Allison-Engined P-51 Mustang PDF
by Martyn Chorlton
Illustrated by Adam Tooby, Richard Chasemore, Mr Ian Palmer
Part of the Air Vanguard series
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While the introduction of the Merlin engine did improve the Mustang's performance and produce the bubble-canopied fighters with which we associate the name, credit must be given to the Allison-engined variants that preceded it.
From its inception in early 1940, the Mustang's development was extraordinarily rapid such was the need for a fighter at the time, and the confidence in its design.
By early January 1942, the Mustang was in service with the RAF, flying low-level armed reconnaissance operations over Northern France.
Despite later Merlin variants arriving in-theatre, this remained a hunting ground for the Allison Mustangs through to D-Day and beyond a remarkable service length.
In American hands the Allison-engined Mustangs performed as dive-bombers and fighters, serving with distinction in North Africa and the Far East.
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- Pages:64 pages, 42 b/w; 15 col
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:20/09/2012
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- ISBN:9781780961521
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- Pages:64 pages, 42 b/w; 15 col
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:20/09/2012
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- ISBN:9781780961521
