Mar 12, 2013 · The anti-glare panel ahead of the cockpit is the original Olive Drab. The blue nose is the 380th Fighter Squadron colour - the 9th had the squadron colours on the nose rather than the group as in the 8th. There are also standard P-51 black recognition bands around the tailplane - but not the fin. Otherwise the airframe is natural metal overall.

The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II and the Korean War, among other conflicts. The Mustang was designed in 1940 by a team headed by James H. Kindelberger of North American Aviation (NAA) in response to a requirement of the British Purchasing Commission.

Built with robust EPO material and painted with environmentally friendly water-based paint, the P-51 racer looks gorgeous at any speed and altitude. Reach speeds in excess of 90 mph thanks to the highly efficient four-bladed prop, 900kV motor, 80A ESC and 14.8V 2,600 mAh battery.

Mar 28, 2015 · I've been trying to do some on-line research on this bird and it seems there is no single definitive answer. I have found Roundel Blue, Intermediate Blue and Olive drab as possibilities for the color.

Aug 17, 2023 · The very early examples of the blue on the noses of the unit’s airplanes, which were painted in Olive Drab, was a very light shade However, the blue became a darker medium once the “aluminium”-coloured Mustangs started to arrive at the unit. The exact paint name of this “medium blue” is unknown as far as I could find in my research.

Thunderbird is one of the recognizable P-51 mustangs from the post war era. The cobalt blue P-51C NX5528N, most notably won the 1949 Bendix race piloted by Joe DeBona where it set the piston driven speed record at 470 mph. Thunderbird was finished with 48 coats of primers and the iconic gloss cobalt blue paint adorned with the Red Pegasus logo ...

Apr 28, 2013 · The controversy is that some publications have stated that these P-51’s of the 361st Fighter Group were painted blue on the upper surfaces, but having seen the photos I am convinced that the others are right in stating Dark Green or possibly Olive Drab.

Jul 27, 2015 · The P-51 Mustang Fighter, a North American Aviation, is one of the most iconic fighter / fighter bombers that is single-seated and was used during World War 2. In total over 15,000 of these were manufactured.

Apr 29, 2013 · As can be seen the aircraft is a standard US P-51 model including the rear cockpit equipment, and of course four 20mm guns in the wings. The camouflage is reported as being the standard RAF Mid Stone and Dark Earth on top with Azure Blue undersurfaces.

The P-51D Mustang Blue Thunder II 1100mm PNP with Reflex by FMS is a quality built remote controlled airplane.