As arguably the finest fighter aircraft of WWII, the Mustang went on to be selected as the USAF primary piston engined fighter after the war, with all other types relegated to secondary roles, or withdrawn from service. The re-designation of USAF aircraft in 1948 saw the P for Pursuit change to F for Fighter, resulting in the Mustang becoming a North American F-51D.

Scheme 1: Rotation Blues 67th FBS Korea

Scheme 2: F51D 77 Squadron RAAF Korea 1951

Scheme 3: J26 Mustang, Swedish Air Force