MUSTANG Return to Flight

The Restoration of the P51D Mustang NZ2423

A follow up to the successful SPITFIRE Return to Flight published in 2010 and by the same author, MUSTANG Return to Flight covers the History of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, the Territorial Air Force and the remarkable history and restoration of the one 1945 RNZAF P-51D Mustang survivor in New Zealand which is now operated from RNZAF Base Ohakea and seen around New Zealand. It made its debut at Warbirds over Wanaka 2024 and is the only flying Mustang in New Zealand. The P-51 Mustang stands as one of the greatest fighters of WW2 alongside the Spitfire and is instantly recognizable at airshows and public displays. This book offer incredible behind the scenes views of a complete warbird restoration in New Zealand.

• 236 pages printed on 120gsm art paper
• Offset printed in full colour
• Hardcover with dust jacket
• 550 colour images and 230 black and white images, many never seen before
• Includes stunning air to air photography by Gavin Conroy
• Foreword by Air Vice-Marshal Darryn Webb, Chief of Air Force
• Includes history of the RNZAF, the Territorial Air Force and a detailed behind the scenes look at the restoration of the P51D Mustang NZ2423

 Published Nov 2025