Republic P-47D Thunderbolt, Reg. G-THUN, Alternate Serial No. 549192, Military Code F4-J, Serial No. 399-55731, Display Paint: U.S. Air Force, Aircraft Name: Nellie B, North American P-51D Mustang, Reg. G-TFSI, Alternate Serial No. 414251, Military Code WZ-I, Serial No. 124-44703, Display Paint: U.S. Air Force, Aircraft Name: Contrary Mary, close-up pilot view, air-to-air, UK Warbirds 2022

This image shows Republic P-47D Thunderbolt 'Nellie B' and North American P-51D Mustang 'Contrary Mary' flying in close formation. The P-47D has a Pratt & Whitney R-2800 radial engine, while the P-51D features a Packard-built Rolls-Royce Merlin V12 engine. Both WWII single-seat fighters are in U.S. Air Force colors at UK Warbirds 2022. The close-up pilot view highlights bubble canopies, propellers, elliptical wings, control surfaces, landing gear, and historical markings during air-to-air flight.