Warbird

Warbird is a common term used to describe fighter aircraft from the World War 2 era. The term implies propeller-driven planes with high-powered, noisy engines, risky flight maneuvers and colourful camouflage paint schemes.

Restored warbirds are a frequent attraction at airshows. Souped-up warbirds can also frequently be seen at air races since late-war fighter planes are among the fastest propeller-driven planes ever built. The most popular warbirds for races seem to be the P-51 Mustang, the Hawker Sea Fury, and the F8F Bearcat.

The term is sometimes extended to include vintage bombers and jet fighters; however, most warbird aficionados will only accept a prop-driven fighter as a true warbird.

External links

• Warbird Resource Group (http://www.warbirdresourcegroup.org)
• Warbird Alley (http://www.warbirdalley.com)

Warbird is also a general designation for Romulan warships in Star Trek.