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.
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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.
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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.
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