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Sunday, July 21, 2013
I Love the Spitfire, But Oh You P-51...
I think the Spitfire is the most beautiful of the Warbirds. But I would not turn the Mustang away. Just sayin'... The video is a bit long, but it is awesome. Well worth your time!
I think you're in the minority Sarge, loving the Spitfire more than the Mustang. Not a bad choice if you gotta pick the second best looking girl in the bar! I'd agree with you though if we were comparing the P-51A or B models, which look too similar to the P-40 Warhawk. The canopy on those look like warehouse windows. Besides the modern looks (back then) for a WWII bird, the polished silver or chrome on the D-version in your post, and the bubble canopy that looks like a prelude to the jet age really make the D look almost as bad-ass as the Tomcat. Here's a semi-interesting link on the multiple color schemes on the Mustang: http://imodeler.com/2013/03/camouflage-and-markings-of-north-american-p-51-mustang/
Great pic of a great plane!
ReplyDeleteShe's sweet looking isn't she?
DeleteWe're good. ;-)
ReplyDeleteHeh.
DeleteSpit Fire
ReplyDeleteand Pee 51
There's a mental picture
Speaking of which, I think I once peed 151
It burned
Heh.
DeleteOutstanding video, and good explanation of the airplane and it's foibles...
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteI think you're in the minority Sarge, loving the Spitfire more than the Mustang. Not a bad choice if you gotta pick the second best looking girl in the bar! I'd agree with you though if we were comparing the P-51A or B models, which look too similar to the P-40 Warhawk. The canopy on those look like warehouse windows. Besides the modern looks (back then) for a WWII bird, the polished silver or chrome on the D-version in your post, and the bubble canopy that looks like a prelude to the jet age really make the D look almost as bad-ass as the Tomcat. Here's a semi-interesting link on the multiple color schemes on the Mustang: http://imodeler.com/2013/03/camouflage-and-markings-of-north-american-p-51-mustang/
ReplyDeleteNice site! However, I must point out that their logo features a Spitfire. Just sayin'...
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