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Cubs
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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.
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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

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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.

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You have a unfair advantage over me now Martin :shock: :?
Plus I was at work :!: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink:

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Jack Cook vs Swiss Mustangs
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P.S. - I was at work, too, dear Jack.... 8)

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P.S. - I was at work, too, dear Jack.... 8)


Left cross, followed by a right uppercut!

Round to Martin! :lol:

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Yea but at least it's not on fire or was I guess :shock: :? :wink:

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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.

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

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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 :)

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Martin (runs on GMT+1)

Is that like a strong G&T?

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Is that like a strong G&T?


absolutely :lol:

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a long last......

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

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

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