The Fighter Collection’s P-51 Mustang “Miss Velma”

uk-p-51d-25-nt-44-84847-converted-to-tf-51d-miss-velma-g-tfsi“Miss Velma” of The Fighter Collection is a P-51D-25-NT which was converted into a dual-control TF-51D but retained the original fin and rudder of the Mustang, instead of receiving the higher Cavalier type. It is painted in the colours of scheme of Capt Frank Birtciel’s P-51D 44-14561, Miss Velma, of the 55th Fighter Group.

A complete history of the aircraft can be found on Crazy Horse Aviation Photography.

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