2021 Warbirds in Review - P-51D Mustang, "Miss Kitty”

Founded in 1986, the Dakota Territory Air Museum has proudly evolved into a significant historical depository honoring the men, women and machines that have impacted the rich history of aviation. We thank Bruce Eames for his contributions and continued support in bringing these airplanes back to life and sharing them with our Warbird community and our Warbirds in Review audience. The Dakota Territory Air Museum’s restored P-51D Mustang, "Miss Kitty”, is a tribute to that original airplane P-51K flown by Colonel John David "Rosie" Rosenbaum , painted in the distinctive black-tailed color scheme of the 75th Fighter Squadron, 23rd Fighter Group, 14th Air Force. Its paint nearly mirrors the museum’s Lope’s Hope 3rd. Like so many WWII fighter pilots, Col. Rosenbaum named his Mustang after his sweetheart Lavinia “Kitty Harris, whom he later married. We will have a special taped interview presentation with the actual Miss Kitty to hear this unique story first hand. Presented by: Dakota Territory Air Museum Speakers: Bruce Eames and Warren Pietsch