Rocketeer's slow P-51D

[cptsmith]

One of the cockpit pieces I do have is the Flash shield that pulls over the pilots head after he drops a nuke. It is sectioned and attachs to the bulkhead behind the seat.

 

[Rocketeer]

Hope to continue the inventory and restoration of small sub assemblies this winter!

 

[Crimea_River]

Looking forward to some progress pics as you go Tony.

 

[Tony Hill]

Yep, be nice to see here "moving" again.


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[Rocketeer]

Looking for a K14 gunsight for the project if anyone knows of one please!??

 

[Rocketeer]

Most progress has been made on the history side. I have been in contact with the pilot's daughter who has been brilliant. She has provided so much history including photos of the aircraft and its 'Damm Yankee' nose art. Today she sent through proof that my Mustang was the one he was flying when he share a Me163 kill! She is sending a video of the gun camera film.

Aircraft wise, the engine stand is built, painted in my house colours....now all we need to do is lift it over lol.

 

[Airframes]

Sounding good Tony.

 

[Rocketeer]

Very pleased!

 

[Gnomey]

That looks in great condition!

 

[Airframes]

Very nice !

 

[T Bolt]

Great find Tony!! I remember how happy I was when I found mine, and it is only a gutted shell. That one looks pristine! Looks like it has a second crash pad over the light bulb access door. Never seen one with that before. Very cool!

 

[evangilder]

That is a great find!

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Excellent find Tony!! Nice addition to.

 

[Rocketeer]

Cheers guys....it was it is box which is nice.

 

[Tony Hill]

Nice get!!!!

 

[Rocketeer]

Just picked up a pair of K14 dimmers, one for me and one for Geedee!

 

[Crimea_River]

 

[T Bolt]

Very cool Tony

 

[Gnomey]

Very cool Tony!

 

[Airframes]

Nice !