"Thunderbird" Postcard

The P-51C Thunderbird, winner of the 1949 Bendix race, belonged to Jimmy Stewart, Hollywood star and bomber pilot during World War II.

Piloted by Joe DeBona, the Thunderbird crossed the finish line in Cleveland at a record average speed of 470 miles per hour (approximately 756 km/h), an unmatched feat for a piston-powered aircraft. Powered by a Packard Merlin V-1650 engine and fueled by a special blend of 150-octane gasoline, it combined technology and daring.

Covered with 48 coats of primer and a perfectly polished cobalt blue paint job, its shiny surface is said to have given it an extra 8 miles per hour (approximately 13 km/h).

A symbol of an era when speed was a passion, the Thunderbird remains one of the most remarkable P-51s in the world.

We are pleased to offer you a complete collection dedicated to this legendary aircraft. We have taken the utmost care in the details of our creations in partnership with Aircorps Aviation and the Dakota Territory Air Museum.