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P-51C Mustang Macon Belle
North American P-51C Mustang. The P-51C is powered by the British Rolls Royce Merlin engine. The first Merlin powered Mustangs were designated P-51 B’s and C’s, the only difference being that the B’s were built in Long Beach, California and the C’s in Dallas, Texas.
This aircraft was one of two P-51C’s purchased by famous movie-pilot, Paul Mantz, who flew them in the Bendix Transcontinental Races. It has now been restored to it's military configuration, and is painted in the red tail colors of the Tuskegee Airmen, who were the first Black Americans to fly combat in World War II.
Year Built: 1944
Wingspan: 37'
Cruise/Top Speed: 300 mph/434 mph
Gross Weight: 11,000 lbs
Engine: 1500 hp Packard V-1650
Armament: Four 50 caliber Browning machine guns, Two 500 lb bomb on under wing racks
P-51C Mustang Macon Belle
North American P-51C Mustang. The P-51C is powered by the British Rolls Royce Merlin engine. The first Merlin powered Mustangs were designated P-51 B’s and C’s, the only difference being that the B’s were built in Long Beach, California and the C’s in Dallas, Texas.
This aircraft was one of two P-51C’s purchased by famous movie-pilot, Paul Mantz, who flew them in the Bendix Transcontinental Races. It has now been restored to it's military configuration, and is painted in the red tail colors of the Tuskegee Airmen, who were the first Black Americans to fly combat in World War II.
Year Built: 1944
Wingspan: 37'
Cruise/Top Speed: 300 mph/434 mph
Gross Weight: 11,000 lbs
Engine: 1500 hp Packard V-1650
Armament: Four 50 caliber Browning machine guns, Two 500 lb bomb on under wing racks