Sep 10 2024     N51VT, 45-11553, was sold in the summer of 2024. On Jul 31 2024, N51VF was de-registered with the FAA. On Sep 10 2024, N51VT became G-FSID and was shipped to the UK in September, arriving Oct 9 2024. Reports are that is will be getting a new paint scheme and will be operated by flyaspitfire.com with bases at RAF Biggin Hill, Blackbushe Airport, and Norwich Airport.

Jan 24 2024     A68-110, VH-MFT, was sold, now in the UK, and was Unveiled as "Jersey Jerk" on Jan 24 2024. In WWII "Jersey Jerk" was the mount of Maj Donald Strait of the 356th FG. New registry will be G-JERK but has not been recorded yet. G-JERK will be operated by Ultimate Warbird Flights, based in Sywell Aerodrome UK. While you are there getting a flight in this beautiful P-51, you can also get a flight in a Spitfire or an ME-109!

Nov 11 2023     Brendon Deere's P-51 NZ2423, 45-11513 is airborne! First flight was Nov 11 2023 with Sean Perrett as test pilot. What a great restoration story. Congratulations!

Nov 09 2023     44-84933, N210D, flew for the first time since current owner David Nock purchased her in 2016. David Martin was the test pilot. Soon she will be crated up and shipped to the UK. Congrats to Midwest Aero Restorations on another stunning P-51!

Sep 30 2023     44-74425, PH-PSI, "Damn Yankee" based at Oostwold Airfield (EHOW) in the Netherlands suffered a gear up landing after the gear would not extend properly. The pilot decided to land on the grass near the runway at Oostwold. Good job! Looks like it was a successful save and will need minimal repairs.

Aug 31 2023     Vicky Benzing's restoration of the former Clay Lacy purple Mustang, N64CL, 44-74423, has flown! Congrats to Fighter Rebuilders in Chino, and Vicky Benzing for preserving a piece of air racing history. Beautiful!

Aug 25 2023     45-11518, G-CLNV, Restoration First Flight since the crash of "Janie", G-MSTG in 2016. Test pilot was Baptiste Salis and test flight was performed at Sywell UK. After the test flight, 45-11518 was flown to her new home, La Ferte Alais, France. 45-11518 was rebuilt as a TF-51D.

Jul 10 2023     Aircorps Aviation stunning P-51C 43-6859 "Thunderbird" for owner Warren Pietsch is back from the paint shop. Wow, what a beautiful restoration and paint. Congrats to all involved.

Dec 27 2022     Brendon Deere's P-51 NZ2423, 45-11513 is progressing nicely. Wing is back from Odegaard getting hardware installed. Fuselage is skinned, engine installed. Follow him on FB, he gives many updates with great pics.

Dec 27 2022     Aircorps Aviation is restoring P-51C 43-6859 "Thunderbird" for owner Warren Pietsch. Aircraft is on it's wing and main gear with tail feathers installed. Motor mount is installed while cowl formers are being installed. Excellent progress.