INA The Macon Belle

[BlackWolf3945]

I recently had occasion to whip up a webpage with some photos of Kermit Weeks' P-51C which is finished in the markings of the 332nd FG's only ace of WWII.

'INA the Macon Belle'

Enjoy!


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[ollieholmes]

That is one very shiny mustang. Very nice example though.

 

[Gnomey]

That is one very shiny mustang. Very nice example though.

It is very shiny. Very nice example though as you said Ollie

 

[evangilder]

Wow! What a beauty!

 

[FLYBOYJ]

Beauty! A note about the pilot the markings are based upon...

Lee 'Buddy' Archer is touted as the first and only African American Ace, although his first aerial victory was downgraded as a "shared" kill. In June 1994, the USAF reversed this, making him the only African American ace of WW2. I don't know if he is recognized by the American Fighter Aces Association...

U.S. did produce another black ace: soldier of fortune James L.H. Peck. Fighting on the side of the Republicans during the Spanish Civil War of 1936, Peck shot down two German and three Italian aircraft

 

[Wildcat]

Absolutely stunning.

 

[evangilder]

Good info Joe!

 

[toffigd]

Oh my... a flying mirror!!!!!!!

 

[Aggie08]

very purty- you don't seem to see many early model -51s displayed much anymore, maybe its just me.