P-51 & P-47 Wrecks OF A Vintage Nature

[Jack Cook]

P-51D 356th FS 354th FG 1944

P-47D 356th FS 354th FG 1944

Same P-47D

Scouting Force P-51D 1945

[retroaviation]

Geez, that first one looks kinda like a black and white version of John Bagley's recent mishap with his Mustang.

Gary

[Django]

Wow! Neat to see and depressing all at the same time.

[maxum96]

I'm sure all those planes were written off back then and junked. Today, everyone of those, except for maybe the first picture, would be repaired and flown again.

[Chris Brame]

What is the round insignia under the wing of the P-47?

[phil65]

What is the round insignia under the wing of the P-47?

I think it may be one of those lites that they had under the wing.

[Steve Nelson]

Yep, it's definately the landing light. It was originally located behind the wheel well, but I beleive it was moved outboard on the later Ds and Ms when the added the compressibility flaps.

SN

[Tigercat]

I sure would like to see some photos of that P-47 before the accident. It appears to have a really cool paint job. Any other photos of that one, Jack??