This P-51 Mustang was delivered to the USAAF – 8th AF- ATC in Metfield Suffolk. After the war is changed owners several times. It’s current owner Sal Rubino Jr. obtained the aircraft in 2000. It was restored and repainted in honor of the original P-51 “Grim Reaper” from 9th Air Force during WWII.

Post Restoration it was flown a few times by Capt Lowell K. Brueland, 355th FS, 354th FG, 9th AF, who flew the original P-51 “Grim Reaper” during WWII. It has also made several appearances in the National Championship Air Races over the years.

“Grim Reaper” is currently flown and shown at air shows mainly along the west coast and it is always a crowd favorite.