eBay: North American P-51 Mustang

Gnomey · Mar 6, 2020

Nice shots!

junkman3353 · Mar 8, 2020

Snautzer01 said:
Org WWII Photo: American P-51 Mustang On Airfield, "Babs" | eBay

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I think there is a real good chance this is from the 7th Photo Group. They used P-51's to escort PR missions during early 1945. The dark stripe on the nose was likely red with an insignia blue spinner (group markings). No squadron codes on the sides.

Navalwarrior · Mar 9, 2020

Snautzer01 said:
Org. Photo: Black African American Tuskegee Airman Posed w/ P-51 Fighter Plane! | eBay

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Reap:
I believe it is a late states side photo, likely at a training unit due to large Number on nose. Note the 'non-cuff' bladed prop; either a P-51K or a refitted P-51D. Also note wing mounted slightly protruding guns; a trait of D/K models.

Snautzer01 · Mar 10, 2020

Original Kodachrome Color P-47 And Fighter Pilot Photo With Nose Art/kill Marks | eBay

Wurger · Mar 10, 2020

Spitlead · Mar 10, 2020

Snautzer01 said:
Original Kodachrome Color P-47 And Fighter Pilot Photo With Nose Art/kill Marks | eBay

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I see the obvious bomb sortie markings, but what are the other markings? I've not seen those before. Is one a broom for a "fighter sweep"? Can't tell even what the top row of markings are.

fubar57 · Mar 11, 2020

You're right, the broom is for fighter sweep. Full size photo of "Mumblin Joe" here...The 371st Fighter Group in Operation Overlord: Remembering Normandy at 75 > 142nd Fighter Wing > Article Display

fubar57 · Mar 11, 2020

The top row symbols are top hats, standing for "Top Cover"

Spitlead · Mar 12, 2020

fubar57 said:
You're right, the broom is for fighter sweep. Full size photo of "Mumblin Joe" here...The 371st Fighter Group in Operation Overlord: Remembering Normandy at 75 > 142nd Fighter Wing > Article Display

Thanks for confirming that fubar. Do you know what the top row of marks are? I can't see them well enough.