This North American P-51 Mustang, painted with bold diagonal stripes and marked with the number '582,' reflects the type's active post-military life in civilian hands. After World War II, hundreds of surplus Mustangs were purchased by private owners, many of whom modified their aircraft with distinctive paint schemes for air racing or exhibition flying. This example is shown parked at what appears to be a storage or surplus aircraft facility, with fuel tankers and a blast berm visible in the background. Project: 218472