Very nice. I like warbirds, specialy ww2.

competly awsome i love those things

I love air shows. I 've not been to one in quite a while since the navy base near my parent's home closed. They certainly don't miss the jets flying around all the time though.

This is an interesting picture, though mainly due to the good subject. The photo itself is mainly just a snapshot. I think it would be more artistic with the little fence and stuff in the background digitally removed. Just an idea.

This is known as a Spitfire right?

Caedes, I think this is a Mustang (USAF). Spitfire is British. Interesing idea of removing the rope, I might give it a go. Excellent pic, regardless, scotman!

Hello Scotman & Caedes, I have removed the rope barrier and all man-made structures behind plane so that it could pass as a photo of the P51 during WWII but I don't know what is the best way to show you the result.

Its a beauty.

I love it! I agree with removing the ropes and background. I would like to see the changes that captk2071 has made if that would be ok by Scotman?

Caedes: This is a P51 Mustang, manufactured by North American to have a fighter with big range to escort bombers on Germany. First P51A and P51B were very good planes, but they had a bad engine (Allison). Then they ask to Rolls Royce to build Merlin engines under license (same engine than the british Spitfire). That's the story of P51D: the best fighter of WWII...

you won't believe this, i know, but my father helped design that plane. thats an excellent shot.

Hoho! Congratulations to your father! I said "the best fighter" but the most beautiful too...

Scotman1: I have submitted the digitally enhanced version of Sweet & Pretty. I hope you don't mind. If you should object, please let me know and I shall delete it immediately.

P51's ROCK!

That is one shiney plane. This pic makes a great wallpaper.

Beautiful shot of a '51!

Indeed, "sweet and pretty" ! Nice picture

Nice shot! Very primitive flying machines you have on this planet...;-)
But they are really beautiful!...Good Job! 8/10

What can I say? It's just beautifull! I love planes...newies and oldies.


'There's NO life before coffee'!

That is a really nice picture, i like it alote

I was there. Did not see you. I camped for 6 days and did not see it all. I plan to go again this year.

Nice shot! Nice plane! Thanks for the history +ppigeon. And a little bit more. The 51D was the fastest US production aircraft in WWII. It was a few mph quicker than the P47. The P47 was a fighter bomber with a radial engine. The British Spritfire had more rounded wings and tail. It was a good plane but no match for the 51D. In WWII there was no such thing as the USAF. It was then a branch of the United States Army and known as the United States Army Air Force. With the wide and successful use of air strike power in WWII the US further developed the Air Force into its own branch. From the photo it appears this plane saw action and was responsible for seven kills against the Gerrys. Cheers! /irkstl

Just a FYI, the actual name of the Mustang is "Sweet and Lovely"...I have been lucky enough to fly in the back of this bird and am good friends with the owner, Bob Baker. She's a twin to another blue-nosed Mustang: "Lil' Rebel", which Bob is currently building. Not only are the blue-noses twins but the pilots are as well! Very unique story, was able to meet the two WWII pilots-identical! Wonderful photo, look at her shine!

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