Aircraft Photo of N72FT / 411661 | North American P-51D Mustang | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #238044
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N72FT
Alternate Serial:411661
Military Code:QP-X
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Version:North American P-51D Mustang
C/n (msn):122-41034
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Mustang Sally
Location
City / Airport:SwartkopMap
Country:South Africa
Airport Codes:ICAO: FASK   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Swartkop airshow 2013
 
Photo Date:11 May 2013
Photo by:Kas van Zonneveld
Photo ID: 238044
Photo Comment

Taxiing out for its display. A rich history for this bird, which started at the US Army Air Force around 1944 as 44-74494. To the RCAF in December 1950 as 9237. Became N6356T in December 1959. Exported to Europe in July 1964. Owned by 20th Century Fox as a movie asset. Exported to the USA by ship in January 1971 and participated in various air races during the 1970's and 1980's. Became N72FT somewhere between January 1981 and 1987. Exported to South Africa in May 2010 and the markings as visible in this photo were applied.

This photo is copyright © Kas van Zonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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