WarBikes

“Completely unique in external line and internal design, the Mustang is definitely in a class by itself among modern warplanes because five years after the Battle of Britain, it stands as the only fighter actually born of WWII.” – Superfigher: The Mustang. (1945)

The P-51, otherwise known as the “Mustang”, accounted for hundreds of hits in battle during WWII because of its versatility. The Army Air Forces used this single engine design in multiple ways, making it one of the most useful airplanes.

Flown by Commando groups, this aircraft was used as a fighter during sweeps, for photographs during recon missions, as a bomber escort and as a bomber on escort missions, and for strafing runs.

The P-51D rolled off the assembly line towards the end of 1944, making it one of the last revisions before WWII ended.

The P-51D known as “Gunfighter”, whom our bike is based on, came off the line in Inglewood, California in March of 1945. She was flown from there to Newark, New Jersey and transshipped to Wormingford, England to be prepared for battle. The war ended before she could wver see any activity herself.

With the help of USAF General (Ret) Regis Urschler, the Commemorative (then known as ‘Confederate’) Air Force acquired “Gunfighter” in 1977. She currently calls the Great Plains Wing home in Council Bluffs, Iowa and travels all over the country for air shows and exhibitions.

Pilot Larry “Lumpy” Lumpkin enjoys the handling and speed of this Mustang and through the CAF, offers rides for sale at most events.