North American P-51 Mustang – Summer of Flight

Experience Warbirds in flight this summer!

From May through September, join the Military Aviation Museum every Saturday at 1 PM for narrated flying demonstrations showcasing historical aircraft and commemorating significant wartime events. Experience the rumble of the engines up close as pilots share what it’s like to fly these incredible machines. Learn about the battles they fought in and the men and women who built, flew, and maintained them during the war! Summer of Flight is included with general admission to the museum and free for members. Events begin at 1:00 PM unless stated otherwise.

Arguably the most iconic American fighter of WWII, the Mustang is a testament to American ingenuity and industrial capability. The Mustang was designed in 1940, with the first flying prototype built in just 102 days.

Our aircraft is painted in the group markings of the 353rd Fighter Group with the black and yellow checkers, and a black and yellow propeller spinner. Known as the Slybirds, the group consisted of 350th, 351st, and 352nd Fighter Squadrons.
The aircraft specific markings are those of Lieutenant Colonel “Wild Bill” Bailey, deputy group commander, and includes his six aerial victory markings. He called his original aircraft “Double-Trouble” because he left two girlfriends at home in the United States, and the name became “Double-Trouble Two” when his first Mustang crashed while being flown by a squadron-mate.