| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | G-CLNV |
| Military Code: | 23 |
| 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): | 124-48271 |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Miss Ava |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Melun - VillarocheMap |
| Country: | France |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LFPM IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Air Legend Paris-Villaroche 2025 |
| Photo Date: | 6 September 2025 |
| Photo by: | Jonathan Verschuuren |
| Photo ID: | 846177 |
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This is former USAAF 45-11518 that later went to the RNZAF as NZ2427. Since 1997, it is active in the UK warbird scene, first as G-MSTG and since 2020 in this identity, with a black tail and beautiful nose art showing the American actress Ava Gardner. This photo is copyright © Jonathan Verschuuren, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 September 2025, and has since been viewed 34 times. |