North American P-51 Mustang: A Photo Chronicle [Paperback]

Larry Davis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1992

MUSTANG - Considered by many to be the best fighter aircraft of the Second World War.This new book by aviation historian Larry Davis begins with Mustang production in early 1941 with the British Air Purchasing Committee order fro 320 aircraft in August 1940 with the first Mustang I, RAF serial AG 345, rolling off the Inglewood, California assembly line on 16 April 1941. The later P-51D is considered by many to be the ultimate Mustang and is covered here in its variety of markings and warfronts. The P-51H lightweight and the P-82 Twin Mustang are also covered in rare photos including color.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. (July 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0887404111
• ISBN-13: 978-0887404115
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,875,356 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Photo-Guide to the Legendary P-51!, May 26, 2009

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This review is from: North American P-51 Mustang: A Photo Chronicle (Paperback)

Books on North American's Mustang appear as regularly as the Sparrows at Capistrano. F-86 expert Larry Davis shifts his sights to the P-51 in this 1992 Schiffer release, producing a 112-page photo tribute to the greatest Allied fighter of World War II.

After a brief introduction to the P-51's development, NORTH AMERICAN P-51 MUSTANG, A PHOTO CHRONICLE looks at Production, the Merlin Engine, bubble-top P-51D/P-51K models, lightweight P-51H models and the P-82 Twin Mustang. Each chapter includes a concise text.

The book justifies its 'Photo Chronicle' subtitle. The book includes over 110 b&w and color vintage and contemporary photographs and diagrams. Many of the photos have been previously seen but they're all under one roof here and at a great price ($19.95).

Mustang fanatics and air combat buffs in general will enjoy this photo tribute to North American's superlative warbird. Recommended.