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P-51D 356th FS 354th FG 1944

P-47D 356th FS 354th FG 1944

Same P-47D

Scouting Force P-51D 1945

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Don't touch my junk!!

Geez, that first one looks kinda like a black and white version of John Bagley's recent mishap with his Mustang.

Gary

Wow! Neat to see and depressing all at the same time.

I'm sure all those planes were written off back then and junked. Today, everyone of those, except for maybe the first picture, would be repaired and flown again.

What is the round insignia under the wing of the P-47?

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All right, Mister Dorfmann, start pullin'!
Pilot: "Flap switch works hard in down position."
Mechanic: "Flap switch checked OK. Pilot needs more P.T." - Flight report, TB-17G 42-102875 (Hobbs AAF)

I think it may be one of those lites that they had under the wing.

Yep, it's definately the landing light. It was originally located behind the wheel well, but I beleive it was moved outboard on the later Ds and Ms when the added the compressibility flaps.

SN

I sure would like to see some photos of that P-47 before the accident. It appears to have a really cool paint job. Any other photos of that one, Jack??