During World War II, North American P-51 Mustangs were flying en masse from the United States to Europe to join the Allies in the fight. Today, more than 70 years after the war, it is extremely rare to see P-51s follow the same route. However, this week, Lee Lauderback, the owner and chief pilot of Kissimmee, Florida-based Stallion 51, is flying one of those historic warbirds from the United States to England.
Follow Historic P-51 Mustang on Transatlantic Flight
Key Takeaways:
- Lee Lauderback is making a rare transatlantic flight from the U.S. to England in a restored WWII P-51 Mustang named "Berlin Express."
- The "Berlin Express" warbird has a notable history, including being flown under the Eiffel Tower during a 1944 dogfight, and has since been meticulously restored to pristine condition.
- The 5,470-mile journey will culminate in England, where the plane's new owner, Dan Friedkin, will fly it with the Horsemen Flight Team at the Flying Legends Airshow and the Royal International Air Tattoo.
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