Eighty-five years ago, the North American P-51 Mustang took flight for the very first time—ushering in a new era of fighter aircraft. Known for its speed, range, and unmistakable roar, the Mustang became one of the most decisive aircraft of World War II and a symbol of American airpower. In this special anniversary episode of Warbird Tube, we commemorate the Mustang’s first flight and explore how the Commemorative Air Force keeps this icon soaring today. Join CAF Mustang pilots, Larry Lumpkin...
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Eighty-five years ago, the North American P-51 Mustang took flight for the very first time—ushering in a new era of fighter aircraft. Known for its speed, range, and unmistakable roar, the Mustang became one of the most decisive aircraft of World War II and a symbol of American airpower. In this special anniversary episode of Warbird Tube, we commemorate the Mustang’s first flight and explore how the Commemorative Air Force keeps this icon soaring today. Join CAF Mustang pilots, Larry Lumpkin...
CAF Warbird Tube – American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger
CAF Warbird Tube
57 minutes
6 months ago
CAF Warbird Tube – American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger
During World War II, a daring group of American women crossed the Atlantic not to fight but to fly. In this episode, we explore the book Spitfires by Becky Aikman—a thrilling account of the women pilots who joined Britain’s Air Transport Auxiliary, ferrying Spitfires, Hurricanes, and even bombers across wartime skies. These trailblazers, including legends like Jackie Cochran and Nancy Love, weren’t just defying gravity—they were defying the era’s expectations of what women could do. Explore t...
CAF Warbird Tube
Eighty-five years ago, the North American P-51 Mustang took flight for the very first time—ushering in a new era of fighter aircraft. Known for its speed, range, and unmistakable roar, the Mustang became one of the most decisive aircraft of World War II and a symbol of American airpower. In this special anniversary episode of Warbird Tube, we commemorate the Mustang’s first flight and explore how the Commemorative Air Force keeps this icon soaring today. Join CAF Mustang pilots, Larry Lumpkin...