P-51D Mustang ‘Moonbeam McSwine’ headed for the UK

Rumours that another airworthy North American P-51D Mustang was destined for the UK were confirmed on November 20 when it was revealed that 44-12473/HO-W Moonbeam McSwine had been added to the UK Register as G-MCSW. Key-Ben DunnellIt’s been acquired by Biggin Hill-based Warbird Experiences from Moonbeam Historic Military Aircraft of Waukegan, Illinois, with whom it flew in the US as N51VL. An arrival date had yet to be confirmed when FlyPast closed for press. The former US Army and Salvadorian