October 2023

Dear Friend,

The Stories section of our website is just that, the amazing stories of American airmen and women and their impact on Britain and Europe. We're excited to share this content with you, that’s why each month we highlight a Story and bring this intriguing content to your inbox.

This month, our story feature is:

What made the P-51 Mustang special?

In 1940, Britain was fighting for its life against the Luftwaffe. British aircraft manufacturers couldn't keep up with the huge orders placed by the British Government. So they turned to American manufacturers like Curtiss and North American. Eventually, North American came forward with their own design for a brand new aircraft.

That aircraft became one of the greatest fighters of the Second World War—the P-51 Mustang.

Learn about the P-51 Mustang in this mini story and 12 minute in-depth video.

Thank you to our members who make all our work possible. We hope you will enjoy learning more about the heroic men and women who sacrificed so much for our freedom.

Sincerely,
The American Air Museum in Britain