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What Is P-51 Mustang's Legendary Aircraft?
Well-known during WWII, P-51 Mustang was considered the world’s elite in aviation. Being the long range, single-seater bomber, this aircraft was exclusively used not only in WWII but also in Korean War. This fighter was considered as the best during its era. To say that this aircraft was great would be an understatement. Needless to say, if you want to have this legendary aircraft, you really have to pay through the nose as this cost more than

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