North American P-51C Mustang

By Htam

@ Chino Airport, Chino, CA

May 2013

From the 2013 Plane of Fame airshow.  This particular Mustang underwent a 25-year restoration before its first flight in 2010.  The first Merlin-powered Mustangs were designated P-51B/C, the only difference being the B’s were built in Long Beach, California, and the C’s in Dallas, Texas. Nikon D300 w/18-200mm, processing with Aperture and Photomatix Pro.