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

As time goes on, keeping these warbirds flying becomes more difficult, and restoring them from parts is nearly impossible ...

The Museum’s collection of 30 World War II-era American military aircraft ranges from propeller-driven trainers, fighters, flying boats, and bombers to the nation’s first generation of jet-powered ...

Detailed exhibits at the National Museum of World War II Aviation trace the development ... Additionally, 20 restored aircraft are located on-site for visitors to view, including a P-47 ...

To read about excavations to identify the remains of another American pilot whose aircraft crashed during WWII, go to "Letter from Normandy: The Legacy of the Longest Day." ...