P-51 43-24857 info needed

[Cubs]

A friend of mine would like some info on his dad's (R. B. Elliott) P-51 from WWII. The main question is: was it a B or C model. We've got conflicting info. Joe Baugher's site says it's a B.
Things we do know: it was previously flown by ace Barkey. Scrapped in Italy at the end of the war. Any further info would be appreciated.

[Jack Cook]

P-51B s/n 43-24857 #90 "Dorothy II" 319th FS assigned to Major Robert M. Barkey re-assigned to Lt Elliot scrapped post war Italy

[Swiss Mustangs]

43-24857 P-51B-15-NA 325th FG 319th FS "Dorothy II" #90, a/c assigend to 1/Lt. Robert Merill 'Bob' Barkey; reassigned 325th FG 319th FS "Lady Helen" #90, accident 9th February 1945 [LAC 3/ITA (Lesina)] with Conrad J. Cook at the controls; reassigned 325th FG 319th FS "Sweet Clara II" #90; salvaged 7th September 1945; a/c assigned to Russell Elliott; this a/c was flown to Romania by an Italian pilot ....I have photographs in my collection that I will post soonest.

Cordially
Martin

[Jack Cook]

You have a unfair advantage over me now Martin
Plus I was at work

[Rogue]

Jack Cook vs Swiss Mustangs
Main Event
Live at the WIX Arena

[Swiss Mustangs]

Swiss Mustangs = Martin Kyburz

P-51 nerd.....




Martin

P.S. - I was at work, too, dear Jack....

[Chicoartist]

P.S. - I was at work, too, dear Jack....

Left cross, followed by a right uppercut!

Round to Martin!

Wade

[Jack Cook]

P.S. - I was at work, too, dear Jack....

Yea but at least it's not on fire or was I guess

[Cubs]

Thanks for the replies. Steve, that's Russell Elliott's son, was just in the hangar. He said, " that's very interesting, dad never mentioned that 'cookie' wrecked the plane." Cook and Elliott were tent mates , i guess that's what you call it. Steve was very grateful to see that people have responded to his request. Really would like to see the photos posted.

Paul

[Swiss Mustangs]

Steve was very grateful to see that people have responded to his request. Really would like to see the photos posted.

Paul

Paul

I can send high-rez scans to you & Steve - please send me your e-mail addy to martin [at] swissmustangs.ch

will post photos tonight when I get home

Martin (runs on GMT+1)

[JDK]

Martin (runs on GMT+1)

Is that like a strong G&T?

[Swiss Mustangs]

Martin (runs on GMT+1)

Is that like a strong G&T?

absolutely

[Swiss Mustangs]

a long last......

first two shots of the a/c as "Dorothy II"





Martin

[Swiss Mustangs]

And here two shots of the a/c while in Romania..... now nicknamed "Sweet Clara II"





Martin