NEW IN PAPERBACK. The North American P-51 Mustang holds an important place in US aviation history as its finest fighter aircraft of all time. During the Second World War it was the only Allied fighter capable of flying to Berlin and back from Britain without refuelling. Read about the Mustang's illustrious combat history and take a close-up look at how it is constructed. Discover what it takes to own and fly this classic fighter, and find out how engineers keep it airworthy. Centrepieces of this manual are co-author Maurice Hammond's Second World War-vintage Merlin-engine P-51Ds - Janie and Marinell.

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NEW IN PAPERBACK. The North American P-51 Mustang holds an important place in US aviation history as its finest fighter aircraft of all time.
The latest classic aircraft to be given the Haynes Manual treatment, in series with manuals about the Spitfire, Lancaster and Messerschmitt Bf109.Fascinating insight into owning, restoring, flying and maintaining a classic Second World War fighter aircraft.One of a handful of iconic aircraft that is known worldwide.Features restored-to-flight P-51Ds Janie and Marinell.Rare and exclusive photos of rebuilding Janie and Marinell.ORIGINAL HARDBACK EDITION ISBN : 978 1 84425 870 3
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780857338594
Publisert
2016-04-27
Utgiver
Vendor
J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Vekt
565 gr
Høyde
270 mm
Bredde
210 mm
Dybde
10 mm
Aldersnivå
01, G
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
160

Biographical note

Jarrod Cotter is a freelance aviation author and former editor of Aeroplane Monthly magaine. He is author of the Haynes Bristol Blenheim and Sopwith Camels Manuals and co-author of the Avro Lancaster Manual. He lives in Lincolnshire

Maurice Hammond owns two P-51D Mustangs that he has restored to flying condition.