P-47s and a P-51A

[Jack Cook]

Capt Doug Parsons CO 41st FS 35th FG

Capt Roy Fling 63rd FS 56th FG KIA 1944

Major Oscar Coen 4th FG

P-51A X-RAF FD420 111th TRS N. Africa 1943

[visaliaaviation]

I don't think it is a P-51A.

I believe it is simply a P-51. There is no letter designation because it is the first of the '51 production types. In order of appearance, this APACHE was followed by the A-36 and then the P-51A.

[Swiss Mustangs]

here's the correct designation for this particular ship:

41-37322 c/n 91-11983; Lend Lease RAF Mustang IA FD420; repossessed and delivered to USAAF as P-51-2

now before anyone objects to th "P-51-2" designation.... it is mentioned as such in official USAAF manuals.....


technically, though - this a/c is a F-6A conversion - note the camera behind the pilot's seat...

Cordially
Martin

Last edited by Swiss Mustangs on Wed May 16, 2007 4:32 pm, edited 2 times in total.

[Robbie Stuart]

Charles, after a quick search, 41-37332 is listed as a "P-51" lost from Godman AAF, KY.
Robbie

[visaliaaviation]

Just noticed that this a/c has the rearward slanting instrument panel shroud. Possibly the clearest example I'ver seen. This shroud has appeared on B' and C's, IIRC.

[Jack Cook]

P-51, yes I know but i couldn't bring myself not to put a A there Somewhere in my recovered possissions are between 5 -10 originals of this photo. First come first serve when I dig them out. Just a little payback to my wix friends!!

[Swiss Mustangs]

Just noticed that this a/c has the rearward slanting instrument panel shroud. Possibly the clearest example I'ver seen. This shroud has appeared on B' and C's, IIRC.

Charles

this was already installed in the first production model.... 41-37320 (see below [original photo in my collection].... it actually is the aircraft that later appeared in the famous splinter-scheme [2nd photo]..... [also note camera installation with bulged window] - this is in fact the first F-6A, too.....





41-37320 c/n 91-11981; Lend Lease RAF Mustang IA FD418; repossessed and delivered to USAAF as P-51-1 [the sole P-51-1 - all other repossessed Mustang IA's were designated P-51-2.....]

Martin

[Swiss Mustangs]

Charles, after a quick search, 41-37332 is listed as a "P-51" lost from Godman AAF, KY.
Robbie

Robbie.... that's correct; date 421009 - but the pic shows 41-37322...

Martin

[Robbie Stuart]

Charles, after a quick search, 41-37332 is listed as a "P-51" lost from Godman AAF, KY.
Robbie

Robbie.... that's correct; date 421009 - but the pic shows 41-37322...

Martin

Opps!

[tom d. friedman]

what's with the pimped out zebra paint job???