World War II P-51 Mustang 'Crazy Horse' Fighter Plane to Display at Festivals of Speed in Orlando
On Nov. 3, 2007, the World War II P-51 Mustang Crazy Horse fighter plane will be for show at the Festivals of Speed in Orlando. The Festivals of Speed is a display of the worlds finest automobiles, motorcycles, aircraft and watercraft. It will be held Nov. 3-4.
Orlando, Fla. (PRWEB) October 9, 2007 -- On Nov. 3, 2007, the World War II P-51 Mustang Crazy Horse fighter plane will be for show at the Festivals of Speed in Orlando. The Festivals of Speed is a display of the worlds finest automobiles, motorcycles, aircraft and watercraft. It will be held Nov. 3-4.
There were over 15,000 P-51 Mustangs produced. Today, there are less than 300. Less than 200 are in airworthy condition.
Hermann Goering, the head of Germany's Luftwaffe said it all when he stated, "The day I saw P-51 Mustangs flying over Berlin, I knew the jig was up."
The P-51 Mustang was a long-range fighter that escorted American bombers over Germany during the war. It was one of the most effective planes in WWII, and it helped to bring the war to an end. It saw action against the Japanese in the Pacific War, and was the Korean War's initial, main fighter.
The Saturday, Nov. 3 event will be the "Jet-Port Reception." It will be held in an aircraft hangar from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. As per FAA security measures, the location is provided to ticket holders only. The show will display vintage & contemporary aircrafts, exotic cars, custom-created motorcycles, high-performance boats and luxury products. A silent auction will be held to benefit the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. There will be a full, open bar, themed food stations and more.
Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4012 Central Florida Parkway, will be the "Festivals of Speed" It starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. The show will display some of the world's finest vintage and contemporary automobiles, motorcycles and watercrafts. The honor marques are Ferrari and Lamborghini. There will be smooth jazz, drawings to win MOBIL1 TWELVE HOURS OF SEBRING race tickets, jewelry, automotive art, automotive magazine subscriptions, and an awards presentation. Onsite cafes offer food, wine tasting and cigars.
Saturday tickets cost $65 per individual and $120 per couple. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Sunday tickets cost $10 per individual. Sixteen and under are free.
For additional information, call Joe Sabatini at 352-385-9450 or visit http://festivalsofspeed.com.
About Festivals of Speed: Festivals of Speed produces events nationwide that incorporate the elite in aircrafts, watercrafts, motorcycles and automobiles. Each event is luxury-lifestyle themed by incorporating high-end products such as jewels, wines, cigars and other luxury-lifestyle related products.
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