Warbird
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- For the comic book superhero, see Carol Danvers. Warbird is also a general designation for Romulan starships in Star Trek.
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Critical Mass, a modified Sea Fury air racer.
Warbird is a common term used to describe fighter aircraft from the World War 2 era. The term implies propeller-driven planes with high-powered, noisy engines, risky flight maneuvers and colourful camouflage paint schemes.
Restored warbirds are a frequent attraction at airshows. Souped-up warbirds can also frequently be seen at air races since late-war fighter planes are among the fastest propeller-driven planes ever built. The most popular warbirds for races seem to be the P-51 Mustang, the Hawker Sea Fury, and the F8F Bearcat.
The term is sometimes extended to include vintage bombers and jet fighters; however, most warbird aficionados will only accept a prop-driven fighter as a true warbird.
External links
- Warbird Resource Group (http://www.warbirdresourcegroup.org)
- Warbird Alley (http://www.warbirdalley.com)
- Fly Vintage (http://www.flyvintage.com)Template:WWII-stub