re: Is the P-51 Mustang the best looking aircraft of all time?

They were nicknamed the "Ensign Eliminator" for that very reason. That long nose hid the deck from the view of the aviator so it was difficult to have the proper angle of attack and still see. I guess they could have 'crabbed' it in a bit(flying sideways to see out the side) and kicked enough rudder at the last second to straighten her up.