As John Muszala Sr. lifted off on the maiden flight of Pacific Fighter's new P-51 restoration, he took great pride in the successful completion of an airplane that represents an entire generation of heroes, and one in particular. The experiences of P-51 fighter pilot Bill Overstreet are worthy of a hero status; from chasing a German Bf 109 under the Eiffel Tower to nearly being blown out of the sky when Joseph Kennedy's bomber detonated prematurely. Overstreet's eyes saw more history as it happened than Hollywood could hope to recreate.
