I'd completely forgotten about this.. and a recent news story (about Spitfires) reminded me. A guy I used to work with, who is also married to a current work college, hitch a lift in a P51D Mustang.

I can't remember the exact details, but there are a couple of old timers that own two Mustangs, and they display them at a annual 'Historic US Military' show near where they live. It's a fairly small occasion, but a real enthusiast thing. People turn up in full WWII US uniform, driving restored Jeeps, Tanks, personnel carriers etc. Their wives dress up in 40's style too..

Anyway, you can buy a ride in the Mustang (if the pilot/owner 'knows' you), but it ain't cheap - think around about the same as a pretty rare 60's Carrera! But this is 'once in a lifetime' type stuff... my friend got lucky, there was a last minute cancellation, and got a ride at a seriously discounted rate. This was back in July 2011. The huge bonus is that BOTH Mustangs go up - a rare thing - this means you get to see another flying in formation & swooping around.

Enjoy the pics.. over the East of England, Norfolk & Suffolk borders. (pics taken by my friend and his wife, I wasn't there unfortunately)

Truck..

Stewart