eBay: North American P-51 Mustang (1 Viewer)

[Airframes]

Yes Bill, and normally located aft of the opened sliding hood. But this aircraft has a mast antenna, further aft still, and is fitted with a "Malcolm" hood.

 

[drgondog]

Yes Bill, and normally located aft of the opened sliding hood. But this aircraft has a mast antenna, further aft still, and is fitted with a "Malcolm" hood.

You are quite right, I wasn't looking at the image. Interesting, probably because a.) the whip antenna and location was deemed unsuitable, so a standard mast was moved back to another location supported by bulkhead (pure speculation)

 

[Airframes]

Possibly due to what appears to be an oblique camera in port mid-fuselage, with no radio visible, probably/possibly making room for further camera fit (or easier access), requiring the radio to be moved aft ?

 

[drgondog]

Possibly due to what appears to be an oblique camera in port mid-fuselage, with no radio visible, probably/possibly making room for further camera fit (or easier access), requiring the radio to be moved aft ?

Not likely to move either radio or battery aft. Both fit under the shelf that supports the camera. The rear oblique pointing camera could not be installed co-resident with the 85gal fuselage tank, but the SCR-522 and battery sit aft of the seat below the shelf.

 

[Gnomey]

Good shots!

 

[greatgonzo]

I'd need to check on the date(s),

If You, please?

 

[Airframes]

I'm afraid I'm unable to do so yet - I'm rather incapacitated, and undergoing treatment for a possible stroke. Not much strength or motivation at the moment.

 

[MiTasol]

Bugga.

I hope you get well soon and make a full recovery as you are a most valued member to many of us here.

 

[Airframes]

Thanks for the kind words.
I had an appointment yesterday afternoon at the stroke unit, with various tests, scans and ECG etc, and all seems fine and 99.9% certain it's not stroke related. The numbness down part of my right side is very possibly caused by impingement of nerves etc in my neck/shoulders, from an old injury, so a further MRI scan is being arranged. Meanwhile, my right hand, fingers and right foot are numb, with a balance problem and difficulty walking, which is rather tiring and bl**dy irritating !!

 

[greatgonzo]

Get well! Hopefully soon. Don't bother with less important inquiries. First things first!

 

[Snautzer01]

Australien over Borneo A68-730 SV-F

P-51D-25-NT 44-84733 Relegated to use as target Apr 1, 1952

Received 1 AD ex USA on 02/08/45.
Issued 76 Sqn 10/09/45. Served with 76 Sqn in Japan.
Returned to Aust and issued to 78 Wing (Williamtown) 10/02/49.
On 30/11/50 allocated to School Land/Air Warfare.
On 15/03/51, approval given for conversion to components after removal of the engine.
History Card says intent was to use parts of the airframe as a target.
On 1/4/52 balance issued to DAP for disposal.

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1. ADF Serials - Mustang
2. USAF Serial Number Search Results
3. WW2 Original Photos Planes Military Lot Of 10 Handwriting On Back Of Some | eBay

A68-730 SV-F

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[Wurger]

 

[Snautzer01]

1943 WWII USAAF Fred Watkins Casablanca ATC Airbase

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2. 1943 WWII USAAF Fred Watkins Casablanca Airbase Morocco Photo fighter airplanes | eBay

 

[Wurger]

 

[Gnomey]

Good shots!

 

[Snautzer01]

North American P-51B-5 43-6830 (363rd FG, 380th FS, 9th AF) shot down by AAA while strafing riverboats and barges on Rhine River SE of Speyer, Germany Apr 22, 1944. MACR 4183. Pilot bailed out and became POW. 22-04-1944 Saturday

Pilot was Paul R Maxwell C3-F C3*F

1. USAF Serial Number Search Results
2. Paul R Maxwell | American Air Museum
3. WWII Army Air Force Photo - P-51 Mustang Fighter C3-F - 363rd Fighter Squadron | eBay

 

[Wurger]

 

[Hoggardhigh]

North American P-51B-5 43-6830 (363rd FG, 380th FS, 9th AF) shot down by AAA while strafing riverboats and barges on Rhine River SE of Speyer, Germany Apr 22, 1944. MACR 4183. Pilot bailed out and became POW. 22-04-1944 Saturday

Pilot was Paul R Maxwell C3-F C3*F

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1. USAF Serial Number Search Results
2. Paul R Maxwell | American Air Museum
3. WWII Army Air Force Photo - P-51 Mustang Fighter C3-F - 363rd Fighter Squadron | eBay

I take it you meant "43-6330"?

 

[GTX]

Just a cool little video:

 

[Snautzer01]

Captured beute T9+PK was found at Goslar by American troops at the end of the war

North American P-51B-1-NA Mustang 43-12452 355th FG, 357th FS, "Dizzy Miss") engine blew after evading an Fw 190 near Brunswick, got two before crash landing at Uelzen Mar 29, 1944. MACR 3447. Pilot POW

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