Each P-51 represents more than just a number in a fleet, they are history.
And damned good looking history at that. As the numbers slowly diminish,
each one takes on a greater representative portion and the history buffs
among us cringe at each passing.

My son has grown up appreciating the unmistakable song of the Merlin engine
in a P-51 Mustang. He has been able to identify Mustangs in flight,
without looking up, since he was five years old. (He's attended Oshkosh 14
times...)

I suspect he will, one day, hear if for the last time. I hope I don't live
that long.

For those who don't know the song, here it is:

http://alexisparkinn.com/photogallery/Videos/merlin[1].wav

And, just because I love the sound, here's another:

http://alexisparkinn.com/photogallery/Videos/p51[1].wav
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"