Did the RAF use P-51 Mustang?

The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II and the Korean War, among other conflicts. The aircraft was first flown operationally by the RAF as a tactical-reconnaissance aircraft and fighter-bomber (Mustang Mk I).

Did the British design the P-51?

P-51, also called Mustang, a single-seat, single-engine fighter aircraft originally designed and produced by North American Aviation for the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and later adopted by the U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF).

Who led the design team of the P-51 Mustang fighter plane?

Schmued
Just as familiar is the notion that the abortive Curtiss XP-46 was the basis of the P-51 design. Schmued was employed by North American Aviation for 22 years. During his tenure, Schmued also designed the F-82 and, the other iconic NAA designs, the F-86 Sabre and F-100 Super Sabre.

Was the P-51 Mustang Fuel Injected?

The Merlin was fitted with an injection-type carburetor and a two-stage supercharger. There was no doubt when the supercharger cut into the high-blower position on the P-51 Mustang. The aircraft shuddered violently and pilots had to learn to anticipate the cut-in and reduce throttle.

Did the RAF use mustangs?

The Mustang I entered RAF service with No. 26 Squadron in January 1942. During 1942 the Mustang I became the first Allied single seat fighter to enter German air space since 1940. As production of the Allison powered aircraft ended, the majority of RAF squadrons were forced to move onto other aircraft.

What does P-51 stand for?

Some of these designations are fairly obvious. For example, before the new system, the Army Air Force used the “P” designation, which stood for pursuit, on a wide variety of its fighter aircraft, like the P-51 Mustang, P-47 Thunderbolt and P-38 Lightning.

When was the last P-51 Mustang built?

P-51 Mustangs flew in both the Pacific and European theaters. After WWII the P-51 served in the air forces of more than 55 nations. The last Mustang retired from US service in 1978. The last Mustang retired from foreign service was in 1984 by the Dominican Republic Air Force.

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