The First Mustang Ace by Stan Stokes. BAT96STK0036. The First Mustang Ace by Stan Stokes. The ubiquitous North American P 51 Mustang, which many consider to be the best all around fighter of WW II, owes its origins to the British Air Ministry. Following Britains entry into WW II in 1939, the RAF was interested in purchasing additional fighter aircraft from American sources, particularly the Curtiss P 40. Curtiss, which was busy, was unable to guarantee timely delivery so the British approached
note the Dervishes attempts to bring down the horses by hacking at there rear legs
The March from Leicester by Graham Turner
and peel off as they see their charge safely back on friendly soil
and had no difficulty earning his wings
Alone at Dawn by Gerald Coulson
/JG2 Richthofen based at Vannes
19th Hussar
off Diamond Head
Final Liberty by Randall Wilson
Robert Taylors vivid portrayal shows Scott-Maldens Spitfire moments after knocking down an Me109 in the encounter
ED909(G) AJ-P can be seen off Maltby's port wing with all of its light ablaze
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