One of the Reno Air Race Unlimited fan favorites, Precious Metal, a modified P-51 Mustang, will literally return from the ashes to fly again. The airplane caught fire as race pilot Thom Richard was ferrying the airplane to Reno for the races last year.
Reno Racer Precious Metal to Be Rebuilt
Key Takeaways:
- Reno Air Race fan-favorite *Precious Metal*, a modified P-51 Mustang, will be rebuilt after being extensively damaged by fire last year.
- Despite initial doubts and extensive damage, the team decided to proceed with restoration, with insurance companies providing fair evaluations.
- Significant hurdles remain, including potentially needing another airframe and undetermined costs, but the goal is to get the aircraft flying again, though its return to Reno is uncertain.
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