Graham Bethell’s P-51D-30NA is ex USAAF 44-74829 and ex RCAF 9265. The Mustang is in the c/s of No.3 (Canterbury) Squadron. The original NZ2415 served briefly with this unit from June 1952 until a landing accident at Wigram on 23 January 1954.
Former RNZAF Skyhawk pilot Graham Bethell's P-51 undergoing winter maintenance by Pioneer Aero technicians in the New Zealand Warbirds Association hangar at Ardmore. NZ2415 is in the markings of No. 3 (Canterbury) Territorial Air Force Squadron.