Celebrate “Plum Crazy,” the unmistakable purple P-51D Mustang flown by accomplished air racer and aerobatic pilot Vicky Benzing. Inspired by the National Championship Air Races in Roswell, New Mexico, this custom aviation shirt is made for warbird fans, air-racing enthusiasts, women-in-aviation supporters, air show crowds, museum visits, and aviation gifts.
BUYER’S HIGHLIGHT:
This design pairs one of air racing’s most recognizable P-51 Mustangs with a pilot whose remarkable career spans aerobatics, skydiving, air shows, and championship racing. Vicky Benzing has logged more than 10,000 flight hours, flown over 50 aircraft types, and competed in Sport, Jet, and Unlimited racing classes. It is a great conversation piece for anyone who follows historic warbirds, pylon racing, or accomplished women in aviation.
BRIEF HISTORY:
Built in 1944, “Plum Crazy” later became a famous racing Mustang and won the 1970 National Championship with Clay Lacy. Benzing acquired the aircraft in 2019 and returned it to racing after an extensive restoration. Her own career includes a PhD in chemistry, an Airline Transport Pilot rating, more than 1,300 parachute jumps, hundreds of air show performances, and a 2015 Reno qualifying speed of 469.831 mph that made her the fastest woman racer in Reno Air Race history. In 2026, she raced Plum Crazy in the Unlimited Gold field at Roswell.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
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Durable 100% cotton fabric on solid colors, medium weight 180 g/m²
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Tubular knit construction with no side seams
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Ribbed seam-free collar and shoulder twill tape
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DTG main print with DTF used for sleeves/labels where applicable
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OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified with tear-away label
CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
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Machine wash cold, max 30°C / 90°F
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Tumble dry low
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Non-chlorine bleach as needed
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Do not iron
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Do not dry clean
This is a custom design and is not a licensed product. No affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship by the aircraft manufacturer, pilot, race organization, or any other rights holder is implied.
