The combination of speed, range, and armament made the P-51 Mustang one of the most versatile platforms of the Second World War.

The North American P-51 Mustang may well be the most iconic ... The most obvious feature of the P-51D was the new “bubble-top” canopy, which greatly improved the pilot’s vision.

Its bubble canopy, introduced in the D-model ... enemy aircraft in the air—and thousands more on the ground. The P-51 Mustang’s influence extended beyond World War II. It saw some action ...