Hi Guys!
In the Joe Baugher's P-51 Mustang data one can find the following information:
Are there any existing photos of the above two birds?
Note: There is a very good source with several photos about the trials with the navalized P-51D (ETF-51D) here:
The Naval Mustangs
No photos of the P-51H's though.
Regards!
Yves
In the Joe Baugher's P-51 Mustang data one can find the following information:
A P-51H (44-64420) was borrowed by the US Navy In August of 1945 for trials to determine the type's suitability as a carrier-based fighter. The earlier P-51D had been deemed to be unsuitable because of the lack of adequate rudder control at low speeds, especially at high angles of attack. The tests proved that the P-51H did indeed provide adequate rudder control, but since the war was already over, the possibility of a carrier-based P-51H was not considered any further. A second P-51H 44-64192 was acquired by the Navy in 1948 for tests of various aerofoil shapes at transonic speeds at the Grumman Aircraft Corporation. While in Navy service, the plane became BuNo 09064. After the tests were over in 1952, the plane was transferred to the Air National Guard.
Are there any existing photos of the above two birds?
Note: There is a very good source with several photos about the trials with the navalized P-51D (ETF-51D) here:
The Naval Mustangs
No photos of the P-51H's though.
Regards!
Yves