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: It served in nearly every combat zone, shooting down nearly 5,000 enemy aircraft.

: Its low-drag design and later integration of the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine provided the extreme range and speed needed for deep bomber escorts. 1920x1200 P51 Mustang Wallpaper">

The North American P-51 Mustang is one of the most celebrated fighter aircraft in aviation history. Originally designed to meet a 1940 British requirement for a long-range escort, it became a legendary staple of Allied forces during World War II and the Korean War. Design and Performance : It served in nearly every combat zone,

: Designed by Edgar Schmued of North American Aviation in just 102 days. shooting down nearly 5