Ford honours WWII women Airforce pilots with one-off custom 2021 Mustang Mach-E

Ford has created a one-off custom 2021 Mustang Mach-E to honour the sacrifices of the women Airforce pilots who volunteered during the World War II. The electric vehicle will be auctioned by the car maker at the 2021 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture air show on Thursday in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, US.

The money earned from the auction of the special Mustang Mach-E will be donated to support education for young women in the aviation industry.
The money earned from the auction of the special Mustang Mach-E will be donated to support education for young women in the aviation industry.

The money earned from the auction of the special Mach-E will be donated to support the initiatives of EAA to provide young women and 'underserved' youths accessible path to a career in the aviation industry. The car maker has earlier donated 12 custom and aviation-themed performance vehicles over a span of two decades to the venture, raising a total of more than $4 million. This year will the first time Ford will donated an all-electric vehicle.

Also Read : Ford hits back at GM, calls lawsuit 'meritless and frivolous')

The special Mustang Mach-E features a custom paint scheme and a military badging inspired by the war planes. Badges include the US Army Airforce Star on both sides, wings logo on hood and fender, and the No. 38 on the front fascia of the vehicle, rear bumper, and inside the cabin. This number signifies the 38 women volunteers who died in service to their country.

Also check these Vehicles

Find more Cars
Battre Electric Mobility Battre Electric Loev (HT Auto photo)
₹ 59,900 - 62,000**Ex-showroom price
Add to compare
Check latest offers
Add to compare
Check latest offers
Battre Electric Mobility Battre Electric One (HT Auto photo)
₹74,000***Ex-showroom price
Add to compare
Check latest offers
Battre Electric Mobility Battre Electric Iot (HT Auto photo)
₹79,999***Ex-showroom price
Add to compare
Check latest offers
Vayve Mobility Eva (HT Auto photo)
UPCOMING
₹ 7 Lakhs *Expected Price
View Details
Hyundai Kona Electric (HT Auto photo)
₹ 23.79 - 23.98 Lakhs* *Ex-showroom price
Add to compare
Check latest offers

The previous Mustang vehicles donated by Ford to support EAA’s educational programs include custom-built 2019 “Old Crow" Mustang GT, 2018 Eagle Squadron Mustang, 2016 “Ole Yeller" Mustang and 2015 Mustang Apollo Edition. "Ford is helping build the next generation of aviation through," said Jack J Pelton, CEO and Chairman of the Board of EAA.

Also Read : American SUVs of today are almost as big as war tanks in WW II. Take a look

The women Airforce pilots were a group of American volunteers who transported war planes to the US Army bases around the world that could be used in combat. The women flew more than 60 million miles in World War II. Ford says that despite their sacrifice and service to the country, they were not immediately recognized as active military personnel until 1977 when the pilots were granted retroactive military status.

First Published Date: 28 Jul 2021, 10:55 AM IST
NEXT ARTICLE BEGINS
Shopping Bag Shop Now
70% OFF
VENO Portable High Power 2 in 1 Car Vacuum Cleaner | USB Rechargeable Wireless Handheld Car Vacuum Cleaner Traveling, Camping Reusable and Sustainable (2 in 1 Vacuum Cleaner)
Rs. 899 Rs. 2,999
1% OFF
Godrej aer O – Hanging Car Air Freshener | Car Accessories | Cool Aqua (7.5g)
Rs. 98 Rs. 99
68% OFF
PUNZONE Car Body Scratch Remover - Scratch Repair Polishing Wax Kit Sponge Body Compound Cream Wax, Car Body Compound Scratch Remover
Rs. 289 Rs. 898
65% OFF
Ambrane 38W Fast Car Charger with Dual Output, Quick Charge 3.0 and Power Delivery, Type-C & USB Port, Wide Compatibility for Smart Phones (RAAP C38 A, Black)
Rs. 349 Rs. 999

Please provide your details to get Personalized Offers on

Choose city
+91 | Choose city
Choose city
Choose city
By clicking "View Offers" you Agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy

Dear Name

Please verify your mobile number.

+91 | Choose city
Couldn't verify the OTP.
It's either expired or it's incorrect.