P-51D 44-13382 MX-I was the assigned aircraft of Lt. Jim Brooks, who flew "February" in the MTO during WWII. Brooks tallied 13.5 air victories with 2 more probables. He was assigned to the 307th FS in the 31st FG of the 15th AF on 30th March 1944. His first kill was 18th May 1944, a Romanian IAR 80 (FW 190 replica), and his last kill was on 29th August 1944, 2 Me109's. He was awarded the Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. Repaint for the Shockwave WWII Mustang by Jan Kees Blom, based on paintkit by John Terrell.
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