Dragon Wagon P-51D (5 Viewers)

[Kurse]

I was wondering if anyone can direct me to any pics of James Duffy's P-51D "Dragon Wagon"?

So far I have one with him and the squadron mascot on the wing (bulldog).
And I also found one of him flying in formation with another P-51.

I believe he flew for the 354th FS.

Thanks

 

[drgondog]

I was wondering if anyone can direct me to any pics of James Duffy's P-51D "Dragon Wagon"?

So far I have one with him and the squadron mascot on the wing (bulldog).
And I also found one of him flying in formation with another P-51.

I believe he flew for the 354th FS.

Thanks

Here are a couple - all taken before the 355th Fg went to Gablingen. He became 354 FS Co after Bud Fortier came home and my father ws gp CO.

 

[Kurse]

Dragondog:

Thanks so much for sharing these.
These are all new shots that I havent seen before.
I appreciate your help.

I'm on a quest of sorts.
There were 3 Aces named Duffy in WW2.
There were 2 in Europe and one in the Pacific.

I plan to model each pilot's aircraft in 1/48 scale.
Dragon Wagon will be the first one I model.

Thanks again for your help. It is very much appreciated.

Kurse

 

[drgondog]

Dragondog:

Thanks so much for sharing these.
These are all new shots that I havent seen before.
I appreciate your help.

I'm on a quest of sorts.
There were 3 Aces named Duffy in WW2.
There were 2 in Europe and one in the Pacific.

I plan to model each pilot's aircraft in 1/48 scale.
Dragon Wagon will be the first one I model.

Thanks again for your help. It is very much appreciated.

Kurse

here is his B..

 

[BubbleheadSSN686]

Thanks for posting these. 'Bud' Fortier was my fifth-grade teacher in the mid seventies, and I've been searching for more information about the 354thFS/355thFG. Bud Fortier's book, 'An Eighth of the Eighth' is a great read; highly recommended. I had the privilege of hearing a few excerpts from this book as fifth-grader as they were being written by Mr. Fortier.

Deepest respect for your service, Dragondog, and thanks again.

BubbleheadSSN686 - USN

 

[drgondog]

Thanks for posting these. 'Bud' Fortier was my fifth-grade teacher in the mid seventies, and I've been searching for more information about the 354thFS/355thFG. Bud Fortier's book, 'An Eighth of the Eighth' is a great read; highly recommended. I had the privilege of hearing a few excerpts from this book as fifth-grader as they were being written by Mr. Fortier.

Deepest respect for your service, Dragondog, and thanks again.

BubbleheadSSN686 - USN

My father was part of the book - Bert Marshall, Jr. I gave Bud a lot of photos and diary material for reference

 

[Brian Duffy]

Here are a couple - all taken before the 355th Fg went to Gablingen. He became 354 FS Co after Bud Fortier came home and my father ws gp CO.

Thank you for sharing these remarkable photographs. I'm Jim Duffy's son, and I've been researching my father's WWII service with the 355th Fighter Group and his longtime friendship with Bud Fortier.

I was delighted to discover these photographs, several of which I had never seen before. I truly appreciate your taking the time to preserve and share them.