A pilot sits in the cockpit of a meticulously restored P-51D Mustang, its polished aluminum skin bearing the name 'Capt. Jesse Frey' and twin kill markings beneath the canopy. The P-51D was the definitive long-range escort fighter of World War II, credited with helping secure Allied air superiority over Europe. Warbirds like this one are kept flying today by private owners and museums to preserve the aircraft's legacy for new generations of visitors. Project: 219310