Aircraft Photo of D-FBBD / 472218 | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 22 (P-51D) | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #761228
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:D-FBBD
Alternate Serial:472218
Military Code:WZ-I
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51)
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 22 (P-51D)
C/n (msn):1517
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Big Beautiful Doll
Location
City / Airport:DuxfordMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGSU   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:26 September 2013
Photo by:Kjell O Granlund - Scanavphoto
Photo ID: 761228
Photo Comment

This Mustang suffered a mid-air collision with Skyraider F-AZDP during the Balbo finale of the 2011 Flying Legends air show at Duxford. The pilot escaped without harm, but the Mustang crashed. It was later brought to one of Duxford's hangars where it is seen two years later.

This photo is copyright © Kjell O Granlund - Scanavphoto, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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