Aircraft Photo of D-FBBD / 472218 | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 22 (P-51D) | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #430263
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:D-FBBD
Alternate Serial:472218
Military Code:WZ-I
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51)
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 22 (P-51D)
C/n (msn):1517
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Big Beautiful Doll
Location
City / Airport:DuxfordMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGSU   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Flying Legends 2011
 
Photo Date:10 July 2011
Photo by:Jerry Ridout
Photo ID: 430263
Photo Comment

'Big Beautiful Doll' sadly involved mid-air collision with Skyraider F-AZDP during Flying Legends Balbo crash landed in nearby field. The pilot survived fortunately, the P-51D did not. This was to be the last time we would see this fabulous aeroplane.

This photo is copyright © Jerry Ridout, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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