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:
- "Precious Metal," a P-51 Mustang and Reno Air Race fan favorite, will be rebuilt after catching fire last year while being ferried to the races.
- The team decided to proceed with the restoration despite extensive damage, which may require acquiring another airframe to expedite the process, and the total cost is yet to be determined.
- While the goal is to see the aircraft fly again, its eventual return to the Reno Air Races remains uncertain.
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