1/32 Trumpeter P-51B Mustang II

Tuskegee "Red Tails" P-51C

Gallery Article by John Smalbrugge on Feb 25 2013

 

 

The subject matter is for our current club theme "Heavy Hitters or Movers and Shakers".  I chose the 1/32 Trumpeter Kit..No.02274 with decals by Warbird Decals for the build.

 

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Subject; Tuskegee P-51B

P-51C-10-NT "INA The Macon Belle
Pilot 1st Lt. Lee "Buddy" Archer
302nd FS, 332nd FG, 15th AF
Foggia, Italy, 1944

Aircraft used by the 332nd came from other squadrons as they were replaced by the later Mustang models. As a result, the planes arrived with the markings of the previous squadrons. They were put into service immediately and markings were changed between missions. This could account for the varying descriptions of these planes. 

For your viewing pleasure and happy modeling.

John Smalbrugge

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Photos and text © by John Smalbrugge