For aviation enthusiasts, the Horsemen are a living monument to aviation history, combining the precise art of formation flying with a tribute to historic fighter aircraft.

The Horsemen team pilots are experienced veterans of aviation and share a deep passion for historic aircraft. The team, Ed Shipley, Jim Beasley Jr., and Dan Friedkin, demonstrate their impressive skills in the air while also bringing the stories of these aircraft and their pilots to audiences around the world.

The Horsemen Flight Team’s shows are a must for any aviation fan who wants to experience the majestic combination of historic aircraft and acrobatic flight. https://www.horsemenflight.com/

The P-51 Mustang, which forms the backbone of the team, is a technical masterpiece and a symbol of freedom and strength that played a decisive role during the Second World War. Each aircraft has a rich history carefully restored and lovingly maintained, they inspire with their elegance and precision at every appearance.

The North American P-51 Mustang is a single-engine fighter aircraft from the US manufacturer North American Aviation. The single-seat, all-metal low-wing aircraft was produced in large numbers during the Second World War and was primarily used as a long-range escort fighter in the bomber units of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF).

Developed in 1940, the aircraft initially did not have outstanding flight performance, but this changed fundamentally with the installation of the British Rolls-Royce Merlin aircraft engine, which was manufactured under licence in the USA as the Packard Merlin V-1650, and further improvements. Due to its excellent flight performance and very long range, the Mustang is considered one of the best fighter aircraft of the Second World War.