The P-51D Mustang is considered by many to be the best fighter aircraft
of WWII. It incorporated advanced features such as a laminar flow wing
and an efficient radiator design. Powered by the Packard-built
Rolls-Royce Merlin V-1650 engine, it demonstrated superior performance
and is widely considered to be the definitive variant of the Mustang.
They were used to escort bombers such as B-17s and B-24s all the way to
Germany and helped the Allies gain air superiority over Europe.
At the OUR LITTLE FRIENDS' 1940's WARTIME WEEKEND annual event at Hardwick
Warbirds, Airfield Farm Topcroft, Norfolk, NR35 2BG. on Sat 20th and Sun 21st July 2013, you will be able to see charismatic planes such as the AT6-D Texan, P51-D Mustang, Auster Mk.V, and PT-13D Stearman. Come along and take a closer look at the planes and talk to the Hardwick Warbirds team
On Saturday 20th July there is a 1940's Hangar Dance with the Jonathan
Wyatt Big Band. 1940's dress is optional and encouraged. Set to the back
drop of P-51 mustangs and the other warbirds, there is a Bar on site, and you can bring your own Picnic (no glass please).
Gates open at 7:30 until 11:30. Tickets £12
each. Under 12's free.
For details on tickets call tel:
01379 870004 or email hardwickwarbirds@yahoo.co.uk
The event is to raise money for Local Charities
including Breast Cancer.
On Sunday 15th is the Hardwick Warbirds and 93rd Bomb
Group Museum Open Days.
Free admission 11am-4pm.
www.hardwickwarbirds.com
While you're waiting for the Wartime Weekend with 1940's Hangar Dance, and Airfield & Museum Open Day Sat 20th July & Sun 21st July, why not make yourself a model of the P51-D Mustang Plane.
Hobbies sells model kits of this famous aircraft which Tamiya has
reproduced with utmost accuracy in a 1:32 scale based on actual design
drawings of the
aircraft as well as thorough study of actual examples.
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