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:
- The Reno Air Race fan-favorite P-51 Mustang, *Precious Metal*, which caught fire last year, will be rebuilt by its team despite extensive damage.
- While insurance was fair, the restoration faces significant hurdles, including unknown costs and the potential need for another airframe, but the aim is for the aircraft to fly again.
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