First Flight of the Mustang
Posted by James Boulton on 26 October 2016 14:55:28 BST In Military History, Featured
On 16 October 1940 at Mines Field air field near Los Angeles, a North American prototype fighter was taken out on its first flight. Designated NA-73X, powered by an Allison V-1710 and flown by the experienced civilian test pilot Vance Breese, flew for just 20 minutes before landing safely. Continue Reading
