P-51 with Cannon Dressed up as a P-40

[fubar57]

Many years ago I saw a photo of an early P-51 painted to look like a P-40. It was OD/NG but the wing tips and tail were in what I think was a Pale Blue. This produced the illusion of rounded wing tips and tail of the P-40 instead of the squared off areas of the P-51. The aircraft was at the Eglin Test Center. Has anyone seen a photo of this? Thanks in advance

George

 

[PFVA63]

Hi,
I don't know if this helps, but here is a link to a model of such an aircraft, and in the write up on the build the author indicates that it is based on some photos in "Air Force Colours", Vol.3, by Dana Bell.

http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal3/2601-2700/Gal2658-P-51-Burkill/00.shtm

The builder also notes that "Trials were carried out in 1943 to paint a Mustang to look like a P-40, in an attempt to help stop allied gunners confusing the Mustang with the Me 109, and maybe force the enemy to alter tactics."

Regards

Pat

 

[fubar57]

Thank you very much, Pat P PFVA63 . I can no longer get into ARC without my anti virus going bat sh!t crazy. I do have Dana's book and will have a look

 

[fubar57]

PM sent, Pat

 

[fubar57]

Resolved thanks to Pat

 

[GregP]

PM sent, Pat

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Hey Fubar57, can you PM that geat pic of the Incoming Baby? What a great pic! Not for my sig, just a decenty thing to have in certian circumstances.