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"Planes of Fame's P-51 'Spam Can' is one of the longest owned, same owner, civilian Mustangs in the U.S". photo & quote: J' O'Neal

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P-51D-30-NT serial# 45-11582 'Spam Can' (Dolly). Planes of Fame, Chino, CA. 2-13-2015

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I remember reading somewhere a US military guy of some rank on tour of russia right after ww2 asked what they thought was most important items we sent them. He answered with no delay SPAM.
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C-54E/R5D-4 "Spirit of Freedom" 44-9144 BuNo 90414 (wfu April/2020)
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These also are all Spam Can, believe it or not!

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1970s (No, this is not Wee Willy)

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Red tail movie paint.

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Is this taking off out of the dirt field alongside McClelland AFB after the auction?
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Seems like the artwork is different on opposing sides. Never noticed that before.
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