This official air-to-air photograph captures a North American P-51 Mustang, serial 465169 and coded 'PQ:169,' banking above a cloud layer. The P-51 was among the most important American fighters of World War II, renowned for the long-range performance that allowed it to escort heavy bombers deep into enemy territory. Many Mustangs remained in service after the war with Air National Guard units and saw further combat in the early Korean War. Project: 218191