Hess Bomberger, still around?

[mike furline]

Hi,

Does anyone know much about Hess Bomberger? As a kid growing up I heard he flew in WWII and had his P-51 painted like his wartime a/c.
Is he still around or flying? What was the name on his Mustang and what did it mean? Where is his plane now?

Thanks,
Mike

[James Church]

His Mustang was called 'Vergeltungswaffe' (I forget the translation...)painted in a 356th FG scheme, and was P-51D, s/n 44-74497, ex-RCAF 9230, N6320T. It has since been coverted to full 'TF' configuration, and is owned by Bob Jepson. It now wears a 353rd FG scheme as 'Little Witch.' Jim

[AIRIC]

A photo of the P-51 at Hamilton in the early 80s.

Eric

[Lynn Allen]

I remember him talking about the name meaning special weapon and his family shield is on it as well. A really nice guy. He came to Breckenridge a few times with Jimmy Hunt in Contrary Mary.

Cheers,

Lynn

[Scott Rose]

what is the serial number of that P-51?

[James Church]

Scott, as I mentioned above, it is s/n 44-74497, now owned by Bob Jepson.

[img]http://www.mustangsmustangs.net/p-51/survivors/pages/44-74497-p09.html[/img]
[url]http://www.mustangsmustangs.net/p-51/survivors/pages/44-74497.shtml[/url]
Jim

[Scott Rose]

Scott, as I mentioned above, it is s/n 44-74497, now owned by Bob Jepson.


http://www.mustangsmustangs.net/p-51/survivors/pages/44-74497.shtml
Jim

Thanks Jim

[Warbirdnerd]

I had been to believe that Vergeltingswaffe was loosely translated to-
Very expensive bird.....
Anyone else?

Sorry, I entered this conversation so late. I have been away for a week.
The actual translation means; RETALIATION WEAPON.

Dick Phillips

[Robbie Stuart]

Translates to "vengence weapon".
Regards; Robbie