First flight of CFM’s P-51D Mustang “The Brat III”

The Cavanaugh Flight Museum’s P-51D first flew on Wednesday, June 22 after a 4 year restoration. The Mustang now carries its historical wartime colours as “The Brat III”, which was flown by Lt. Hjalmar Johnsen of the 401st FS, 370th FG, 9th AF. Pictures are available on Ezell Aviation’s Facebook page.

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1 comments

    • Julie Ann Fish on July 11, 2011 at 12:36 AM
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    The P-51 is my all time favorite plane…I have been up in Gunfighter and would love to go up in this one if you guys give rides…Who know’s maybe one day soon…Thanks for video…very nice….

    Julie

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