27th FS P-38s in Iceland

[aurora-7]

I just recently found out the first USAAF score against the Luftwaffe was a P-38 from the 27th FS, based in Iceland from July-August, 1942. I'd love to make my early P-38 kit as this particular P-38. I've found markings of the 27th aircraft in North Africa that same year but no pictures of them in Iceland.

Can anyone suggest a source or does anyone know if the 27th markings would be the same for most of '42?

 

[vikingBerserker]

I would assume they had not changed much after leaving Iceland to the MTO. I looked through all my sources and could not find a definitive pic of the 27th on Iceland. Best of luck and welcome aboard.

David

 

[GrauGeist]

The only early P-38 paint scheme from that area that I'm familiar with, is Glacier Girl's.

Not sure if it was assigned to the 27th or not, but it's from the same time period.

 

[Johnny Signor]

There was a painting done by someone of this shootdown, I'm sorry I don't know the artist, I believe it was the rear cover page art on a book titled "Top Cover For America" .