N.A.A. Inc. P-51 Mustang. One of the world's fastest Pursuit ships, great speed, maneuverability and ease of maintenance makes it outstanding. North American Aviation, Inc. Inglewood, Cal.

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N.A.A. Inc. P-51 Mustang. One of the world's fastest Pursuit ships, great speed, maneuverability and ease of maintenance makes it outstanding. North American Aviation, Inc. Inglewood, Cal.

Photographer: W. J. Gray (Los Angeles, California)

American

1940–1945

Medium/Technique Real photograph on card stock.

Dimensions Horizontal: 8.9 x 14 cm (3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)

Credit Line Leonard A. Lauder Postcard Archive—Gift of Leonard A. Lauder

Accession Number2015.12999

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings

ClassificationsPostcards

DescriptionFront: North American Aviation, Inc. Inglewood, Cal.
Back: divided. Mint.

Signed P/C W. J. GRAY L.A.

ProvenanceBetween 1950 and 2015, acquired by Leonard A. Lauder, New York, from various postcard dealers in Europe and the United States; 2015, gift of Leonard A. Lauder to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 24, 2015)