The P-51D would go on to serve admirably in the Korean War in spite of being rendered obsolescent by the Jet Age, specifically the MiG-15 fighters flown by the enemy and the F-86 Sabre that became the U.S. Air Force mainstay during the conflict.
The U.S. Air Force retired its last P-51 was retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1978, but the mighty Mustang managed to stay in service with Dominican Republic Air Force all the way up until 1984.
Roughly 175 Mustangs still flying today thanks to private collectors and restoration experts, whilst about 100 other Mustangs are on display in museums.
The U.S. Air Force retired its last P-51 was retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1978, but the mighty Mustang managed to stay in service with Dominican Republic Air Force all the way up until 1984.
Roughly 175 Mustangs still flying today thanks to private collectors and restoration experts, whilst about 100 other Mustangs are on display in museums.
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