P-51 Mustang “Marinell” Thrills at Bray Air Display

One of the highlights of last Saturday’s Bray Air Display was the unmistakable sight and sound of the North American P-51 Mustang Marinell, expertly flown by renowned display pilot Isabel Rutland. The legendary World War II fighter captivated spectators along the seafront with a graceful yet powerful aerobatic routine that showcased both the aircraft’s historic significance and outstanding performance capabilities. 

This newly released onboard video places viewers in the cockpit for a pilot’s-eye perspective of the display, offering a unique insight into the precision and skill required to present one of aviation’s most iconic warbirds. Filmed during the Bray Air Display on 1st August 2026, the footage captures the sights, sounds and excitement of flying the celebrated Mustang over one of Ireland’s premier airshow venues. 

Watch the video below and experience the Bray display from a completely different perspective.

Main photo by Paul Kolbe

Mark Dwyer
Mark Dwyerhttps://flyinginireland.com
Mark is an airline pilot flying the Boeing 737 for a major European airline. In addition he is also a Type Rating Instructor, Type Rating Examiner and Base Training Captain on the B737. Outside of commercial flying Mark enjoys flying light aircraft from the smallest 3 Axis microlights up to heavier singles. He is also an instructor and EASA Examiner on single engines and a UK CAA Examiner. He flies the Chipmunk for the Irish Historic Flight Foundation (IHFF). Mark became the Chairman of the National Microlight Association of Ireland (NMAI) in 2013 and has overseen a massive growth in the organisation. In this role he has worked at local and national levels. In 2015, Mark won ‘Upcoming Aviation Professional Award’ at the Aviation Industry Awards sponsored by the IAA. Mark launched this website back in 2002 while always managing the website, he has also been Editor and Deputy Editor of FlyingInIreland Magazine from 2005 to 2015.

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