World War II roundel dates this photo before 1947 the year this early production H model went into storage. Later operated as TF-51H. Photo from: Delaware Military Museum

Of some 300 P-51 Mustangs still surviving (approximately 175 flying), only five of the P-51H models still exist. 44-64265, taken on strength on October 23, 1945 was an early aircraft used for training and familiarization. Struck off strenght in 1949 at Chanute AFB, IL, it was displayed there (and Logan airport with the MASS ANG 1951 - 54). Stored in 1995, restoration began in 2003 as 44-64195 Louisiana Heat Wave. When the Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum closed at the end of 2015, the Mustang was transferred to the Museum of Aviation at Warner Robins AFB, GA.

Chanute AFB was still open when this slide was taken. After being used as a ground instructional airframe at Chanute, this a/c was put on display at the base from 1949 through 1992. From 1993 through 2015 it was on display at the Chanute Air Museum. When the museum closed in 2015 it was transferred to the Museum of Aviation at Robins AFB Georgia where it is currently on display.

This is P-51H USAAF s/n 44-64314 marked as P-51H 44-64551. It has been owned by Mr. S. Coutches/American Aircraft Sales Co. from 1964 to present day. It is currently airworthy. Shown taxiing out for departure after having been on display at the open house.

Seen at the Old AF Museum on Patterson AFB. It has been restored to flying condition and is now privately as N551H.

The P-51H Mustang first flew on 3 February 1945. 555 examples were completed but it never saw combat. It was found delightful to fly, but some pilots were wary of the lightweight airframe. Photo from a collection of pictures taken in California. Photo from: Iredell County Public Library

The last production version of the P-51 Mustang was the H model delivered for the invasion of Japan, but never saw combat. Only some 555 were produced before the end of the war and the remaining orders cancelled. Delivered as 44-64314, this Mustang was retired in 1956 to the US Force Museum in Dayton, OH. Later displayed at the VFW Post, Miamisberg, OH, the fighter would be rebuild using parts from scrap dealers and a wrecked airframe in the '60s.

Actual identity is P-51H 44-64376