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Following its first flight on October 26, 1940, the Royal Air Force accepted the P-51 Mustang into service. Unfortunately, the aircraft's introduction into the European Theater got off to a rather bumpy start. Its engine - the Allison V-1710 - struggled to perform at higher altitudes, due to its single-stage supercharger.
The fighter's engine issues ultimately led to changes, with it later being powered by the Rolls-Royce Merlin 65.
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