Ok, it seems I need to select what markings before I can begin construction. There are call outs even in the first step for what parts to use for which version. So, I am doing a P-38G "Tommie's Lucky Penny" flown by Lt. Sidney W. Weatherford (See Below. So, this will be an North African based bird. So, desert sand weathering.
Thanks for the welcome back, Wurger, Don.
Sidney William Weatherford
DATE OF BIRTH: March 28, 1921
PLACE OF BIRTH: San Marcos, Texas
HOME OF RECORD: San Marcos, Texas
During World War II, Sidney Weatherford became a U.S. Army Air Forces ACE, credited with shooting down 5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat. After the war he transferred to the new U.S. Air Force. Returning to combat with the 311th Fighter-Bomber Squadron in Korea, he was missing in action after a mission on August 11, 1952, and is presumed killed in action.
AWARDS BY DATE OF ACTION:
Distinguished Flying Cross
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING
World War II
Service:
Army Air Forces
Battalion: 48th Fighter Squadron
Division: 15th Air Force
GENERAL ORDERS:
CITATION:
SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Sidney William Weatherford (ASN: 0-724756), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot of the 48th Fighter Squadron, 14th Fighter Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Mediterranean Theater of Action during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.