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For those who are into vintage fighter aircraft, check this out
Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:45 pm
Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:45 pm
A buddy recently purchased a vintage (1945) P-51D Mustang. He flew the Stealth F-117 Nighthawk attack plane in the USAF and just recently retired as a captain flying for United. I grew up a huge WWII avation buff, especially fighter planes, and can't wait to take a ride in it (he promised I can ride in it to the EAA event in WI next July). This specific plane was used to escort bombing raids over Germany. Merry-fricking-Christmas!
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Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:46 pm to AZBadgerFan
Cadillac of the Sky
Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:47 pm to AZBadgerFan
gorgeous plane - I love the P-51 - it's one of my favorite all-time aircraft. Your friend is a lucky guy!
Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:47 pm to AZBadgerFan
quote:holy shite that’s awesome
A buddy recently purchased a vintage (1945) P-51D Mustang.
I need new friends
Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:48 pm to AZBadgerFan
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A buddy recently purchased a vintage (1945) P-51D Mustang.
Subtle "I'm friends with rich guys" brag.
P-51s are badass planes. Always been my favorite WW2-era aircraft.
Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:48 pm to AZBadgerFan
Does he fly for the CAF or Kavanaugh Air Museum ?
Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:48 pm to AZBadgerFan
That is so damn cool! Probably my favorite fighter out of planes and jets. Just a bada$$ fine tuned machine.
Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:50 pm to AZBadgerFan
P-51's were badass. I'm jealous.
Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:50 pm to AZBadgerFan
There used to be several of those parked at the Jackson Hole airport. Some billionaire and his pals liked to fly them around.
Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:51 pm to AZBadgerFan
That is incredibly badass! Thanks for sharing
Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:51 pm to AZBadgerFan
I’ll bet that cost about tree fiddy
Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:52 pm to AZBadgerFan
Badass indeed.
Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:52 pm to AZBadgerFan
Ooooooooooo thats sexy
Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:52 pm to AZBadgerFan
That is awesome.
Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:53 pm to AZBadgerFan
but does the artillery function ?
Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:53 pm to DingleBarry
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but does the artillery function ?
nope
Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:54 pm to AZBadgerFan
I’ll be the one. How much does something like that set you back?
Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:56 pm to AZBadgerFan
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There are only around 175 Mustangs still flying, with roughly 150 of those in the U.S. About 100 other Mustangs are on display in museums. More than 15,000 rolled off North American Aviation assembly lines in California and Texas during World War II. The "P" stood for pursuit.
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1944 NORTH AMERICAN P-51 MUSTANG
Piston Military Aircraft
Select Your Currency
USD
$2,275,000
https://www.controller.com/listing/for-sale/200410619/1944-north-american-p-51-mustang-piston-military-aircraft
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1944 P-51D Cavalier 2000 Mustang. TT 930 Packard Rolls Royce 170 SMOH Ham-Std 24D-50 30 SPOH, 2018 Paint 9/10 2017 Interior 9/10 2017 Front/B Seat Controls Avionics Garmin 696 Panel Mount Garmin 327 TXPD-ADSB Dual Garmin Comm Radios F/B Seat Intercom Fresh Annual with Sale, Use as pre-buy SAVE MONEY P63 W/Brakes 3 New Tires/Tubes Dual Spin-on Oil Filters Martin Radiator 2018 60PSI Pre-Oiler Back Seat w/ Stick & Throttle Will Consider Trades Easy to Fly Exterior Blue Nosed Polished Aircraft Interior Period Correct Military Green. Houston, TX. KDWH
Also, this one:
The Last Unrestored P-51 in Original Military Configuration
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This is likely the last original unrestored P-51D Mustang in original military configuration left anywhere in the world, and fortunately for someone, it’s currently for sale for the not inconsiderable sum of $4,500,000 USD.
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The values on WWII-era warbirds like this has skyrocketed over the past 30 years so it’s unusual that an aircraft this valuable would remain hidden that long. After inspection it was certified that this P-51D is in all original condition with an unrestored, undamaged airframe exactly as it was purchased from the Fuerza Aerea Guatemalteca with all of its armor plating and equipment is still installed.
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Under the hood you’ll find a Packard Merlin V-1650-7 with Rolls-Royce 620 heads and banks, and there’s a Hamilton Standard 24-D50 paddle propeller fitted up front. It does appear that this Mustang is still fitted with its six .50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2/AN Browning machine guns, and the cockpit is fully equipped the same as it was the day it landed for the last time in 1983.
This post was edited on 12/15/21 at 1:04 pm
Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:57 pm to Wiseguy
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I’ll be the one. How much does something like that set you back?
lots of variables, could be dirt cheap to well into seven figures
Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:57 pm to 777Tiger
doesnt matter , Awesome score. Tryouts for the horsemen soon , put that baby to work.
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