Originally Posted by
rootboy
Indeed. The sound of a Merlin-engined P-51 is magnificent, which I can say from the comfort of this chair and in retrospect.
I'm thankful I never had to hear, or see one, on my tail.
Here's to the magnificent men who flew these wonderful machines in battle. There aren't many of them left.
According to 1st person interviews, one usually never heard or saw a pursuing plane. They say the first thing that makes you aware of an attack from the rear is the tracers flying by your canopy..... assuming you aren't in flames already and spinning out of control from the first burst.
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