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Jack Cook
 Post subject: P-47s and a P-51A
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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.

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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...

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

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P-51, yes I know but i couldn't bring myself not to put a A there :shock: 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!! :wink:

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visaliaaviation wrote:
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.....

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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.....]

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Charles, after a quick search, 41-37332 is listed as a "P-51" lost from Godman AAF, KY.
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Robbie.... that's correct; date 421009 - but the pic shows 41-37322...
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Swiss Mustangs wrote:
Robbie Stuart wrote:
Charles, after a quick search, 41-37332 is listed as a "P-51" lost from Godman AAF, KY.
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Robbie.... that's correct; date 421009 - but the pic shows 41-37322...
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Opps! :oops:

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

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