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P-51 Mustangs of 15th AAF
Preflighting a ship is the next step in preparing these P-51 Mustang high altitude fighters of the 15th AAF for combat. The crew chief tests the engine in an exacting attempt to detect any slight defects that might hinder the perfect operation of the plane. Based in Southern Italy, Mustangs are used as fighter cover for Flying Fortresses and Liberators.