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 piloting a restored WWII-era P-51 Mustang, named "Berlin Express," on a rare transatlantic flight from the United States to England.
- The "Berlin Express" has a storied history, including a notable dogfight and being flown under the Eiffel Tower during World War II, before its subsequent restoration.
- The flight covers approximately 5,470 miles from Texas to Duxford Airfield, following a traditional transatlantic route, and can be tracked via satellite.
- Once in England, the P-51 will be flown by its new owner, Dan Friedkin, with the Horsemen Flight Team, participating in the Flying Legends Airshow and the Royal International Air Tattoo.
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