The RNZAF?s Mustangs were delivered under lend-lease in August 1945. It was intended that they would replace the Corsairs and operate with the Australians in Borneo. The first shipment (30 aircraft) were on the water when the war ended and the order was cancelled but the US would not accept them back. They arrived cocooned with full US markings but with the war ended and no immediate use apparent , they were stored as received. They were bought out of storage (still in their cocoons) in 1951-52 for use by the Territorial Air Force Squadrons, NZ2413 flying with No.1 (Auckland) Squadron. It was scrapped after the disbanding of the TAF.Repaint of the Shockwave WWII Mustang by Jan Kees Blom, based on paint kit by John Terrell.
by jankees (2007-12-25 03:50:07)
by jankees (2007-12-25 03:50:07)
