Historic P-51 Mustang Lands in Yakima for Aviation Day

Aviation Day is coming up at Fly YKM (the Yakima Airport) on Saturday, June 6th, and one of the big stars of the event just landed in Yakima, and we were fortunate enough to get a front row viewing of this iconic plane touching down!

Yakima Welcomes The P51 Mustang

We were fortunate enough to get a call from the FLY YKM on Monday, June 1st, a little after 3 pm, letting us know that it's almost here, the P51 Mustang!

I immediately got excited and channeled my inner 10-year-old, having flashbacks of Yakima's Air Fair from the 90s. Seeing these big flying toys up close is such a thrill!

We got to the airport, got checked in, and then I acted like Tattoo from Fantasy Island, "Hey boss, thee plane, thee plane!"

Info About The P51 Mustang Aircraft

The prototype for the P51 Mustang took its first flight on October 26th, 1940, and during its time in action, this single-seat fighter/bomber model served during World War II, the Korean War, and other conflicts according to Wikipedia.

Keep scrolling to check out photos of the P51 Mustang below.

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Yakima's Aviation Day Ready For Takeoff!

The 3rd Annual Aviation Day is coming up on Saturday, June 6th, from 9 am to 3 pm, and the best part... it is FREE!

"We are thrilled to welcome the legendary P-51 Mustang from Erickson Aircraft Collection LLC to the Yakima Air Terminal for Aviation Day! Known as the "Cadillac of the Skies," this iconic WWII fighter plane is a true masterpiece of aviation history and sheer power."

- Fly YKM

Bring the whole family and check out the airplanes, helicopters, food, vendors, and so much more! VIP passes and special parking passes are available, and a limited number of photo opportunities for your car with the P51 Mustang can be purchased. For more info on those and the entire event, visit FlyYKM.com.