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 flying a restored P-51 Mustang named "Berlin Express" on a rare 5,470-mile transatlantic journey from the U.S. to England.
- The "Berlin Express" is historically significant, famously flown underneath the Eiffel Tower during a 1944 dogfight before its restoration.
- Upon arrival, new owner Dan Friedkin will pilot "Berlin Express" in two major English airshows, including as part of the Horsemen Flight Team.
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