Wings of Power Republic P-51D-10-NA "Butch Baby" 362nd FS, 357th FG, 8th USAAF, England, June 1944. "Butch Baby" was Jullian H. Bertram's Mustang, and it was assigned to the 357th Fighter Group. P-51Ds were delivered in a natural metal and silver dope finish, but the 357th FG painted many of its P-51Ds in the field. At times regulation USAAF Olive Drab and Neutral Gray were used, but British greens and grays were often used as well. "Butch Baby" was painted with British Green over U.S. Neutral Gray. The small orange objects with the silver surround on the side of the fuselage and near the center of the national insignia are formation lights. Formation lights were installed on relatively few Mustangs. This aircraft survived the hostilities but was scrapped in June 1945 after a landing accident at Leiston (UK).
Originally submitted by Epsillon (2006-05-15 16:45:52)
Originally submitted by Epsillon (2006-05-15 16:45:52)
