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Grim Reaper

P-51 Mustang. Lucky fly-by today down near Hollister, Ca.

 

Some history I just looked up on this classic prop-driven fighter from WW2:

 

"Lowell K. Brueland, P-51 Mustang WWII Ace of the 354th FG.

He piloted the 'Grim Reaper' and 'Wee Speck', both P-51Ds.

 

Sal Rubino painted his P-51 in Brueland's honor in 2000.

Brueland was a fierce combat pilot but a very humble man.

He led a full life and passed on the morning of July 2 2012, at the age of 93."

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Uploaded on December 31, 2015
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