 Critical Mass, a modified Sea Fury air racer. Warbird is a common term used to describe fighter aircraft from the World War 2 era. The term implies propeller-driven planes with high-powered, noisy engines, risky flight maneuvers and colourful camouflage paint schemes.
Restored warbirds are a frequent attraction at airshows. Souped-up warbirds can also frequently be seen at air races since late-war fighter planes are among the fastest propeller-driven planes ever built. The most popular warbirds for races seem to be the P-51 Mustang, the Hawker Sea Fury, and the F8F Bearcat.
The term is sometimes extended to include vintage bombers and jet fighters; however, most warbird aficionados will only accept a prop-driven fighter as a true warbird.
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Warbird is also a general designation for Romulan warships in Star Trek.
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