The First Mustang Ace by Stan Stokes. (B) SIG1331 Ray Gravell

Ray Gravell

With each accident something was learned

but the pony still managed to carry Mossop to safety at Vryheid

Would you like to do one more trip

The First Mustang Ace by Stan Stokes. (B) SIG1331 Ray GravellSTK0036B. The First Mustang Ace by Stan Stokes. The ubiquitous North American P 51 Mustang, which many consider to be the best all around fighter of WW II, owes its origins to the British Air Ministry. Following Britains entry into WW II in 1939, the RAF was interested in purchasing additional fighter aircraft from American sources, particularly the Curtiss P 40. Curtiss, which was busy, was unable to guarantee timely delivery so the British