In the skies over Europe, the North American P-51 Mustang became the long-range escort fighter that ultimately crippled the Luftwaffe. Its most famous early champion was Captain Dominic S. Don Gentile, who flew the beautifully named Shangri-La.
The Epitome of Air Power
Gentile named his P-51B Shangri-La, after the fictional Himalayan paradise from the 1937 novel Lost Horizon. The name conveyed the idea of a safe harbor and a better world they were fighting for. It was a potent symbol.
A Brief but Brilliant Reign: In just over three months flying the Mustang, Gentile's score skyrocketed. On April 5, 1944, he downed his 27th enemy aircraft, officially surpassing the World War I record of 26 kills held by American Ace of Aces Eddie Rickenbacker. This achievement was a massive morale boost and made Gentile an instant national hero, earning him the title, Ace of Aces.
Construction
80% Combed Cotton, 17% Polyamide, 3% Elastane.
We use seamless knitting to create a sock with no stitches.
Wash inside out (40ºC/100ºF max). Do not tumble dry, iron, bleach or dry clean.
About Heel Tread
Heel Tread is a unique brand of socks that draws its inspiration from one of man’s greatest passions.
Our collection is a tribute to some of the world's most renowned automotive icons. We design socks for the ones that skip a beat when something exotic flies by.
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