The North American F-82 Twin Mustang is an American long-range escort fighter. Based on the North American P-51 Mustang, the F-82 was designed as an escort for the Boeing B-29 Superfortress in World War II, but the war ended well before the first production units were

The museum's F-82B, "Betty-Jo," flew from Hawaii to New York on Feb. 27-28, 1947, a distance of 5,051 miles, the longest non-stop flight ever made by a propeller-driven fighter. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Dec 29, 2024 · Originally intended for long-range heavy bomber escort missions over Japan during World War Two, the F-82 arrived in service too late but did see action in the next war in Korea.

To this day, an F-82 holds the record for longest nonstop fl ight by a propeller driven fi ghter, having fl own nonstop from Hawaii to New York in fourteen and a half hours on 1,816 gallons of...

3 days ago · F-82 crews flew cover at Inchon and assisted with the evacuation of 682 civilians. As the North Koreans and Chinese pushed farther, a flood of refugees headed to Kimpo Airfield for passage to Japan, and F-82 crews were dispatched to provide cover for C-54 transports flying passengers out.

Apr 8, 2025 · Once the USAAF became the USAF in 1947, the P-82 was redesignated F-82, with the F being for Fighter, as opposed to P for Pursuit. The F-82 went into front line service with SAC in 1948. They were quickly replaced by jet fighters, so the Twin Mustangs were sent to air defense command units in 1949.

Jun 2, 2023 · Based on the P-51 Mustang, the F-82 was a twin-fuselage twin-cockpit long-range fighter escort with a single wing. The United States Army Air Force wanted to use the plane to accompany its Boeing B-29 Superfortress on bombing raids.

Apr 29, 2021 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the North American F-82 / P-82 Twin Mustang Long-Range Escort / Ground Attack / Nightfighter Aircraft including pictures.

Jan 8, 2024 · Summary: The P-82/F-82 Twin Mustang, a unique fighter aircraft born out of North American Aviation’s innovation, showcased a twin-fuselage design with two pilots. Emerging after World War II,...

Apr 20, 2019 · By the start of the Korean War, while the North American F-86 Sabre jet engine was the day fighter, the night fighter role was kept by F-82 Twin Mustang. Also, a small number of these F-82s were adapted to all-weather to serve in Alaska.