Fragile But Agile - P-51K 44-12016

[steve dickey]

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Last edited by steve dickey on Tue Sep 14, 2010 1:56 pm, edited 2 times in total.

[pstang]

It would be neat if DT2 and Feb. followed suit with the bare metal and matte finish. Extremely sharp!

[CAPFlyer]

Which P-51 was this previously?

Also, I do like the matte finish, but having looked closely at the original photo, the markings seem to be a bit more shiny, something I've noticed in more than a few pictures (i.e. that markings applied in the field weren't always "flat").

[Jack Cook]

that's the use to be Twilight Tear and it looks smok'in hot!!!

[JohnTerrell]

Very cool to see the K-model props to match the new K-model identity! And what a superb job by those tasked with applying the markings!

[DaveM2]

What's the FG for this aircraft? Lt. Bert Lee still around?

Dave

[Jack Cook]

342nd FS 348th FG 5th AF July-Aug 1945.
I believe both his kills were in P-47Ds.

[b29flteng]

I like the NON-polished fuselage.

[DaveM2]

that's the use to be Twilight Tear and it looks smok'in hot!!!

'TT' was P-51D 44-63864 (two aircraft claiming to have that ID), this is P-51K, 44-12016 ......

[Jack Cook]

'TT' was P-51D 44-63864

not here in the USA. That is the ID of Ron Fagen's a/c.

[Rick65]

Does the original aircraft's name result from the pilot's transition from P47 to P51?
Maybe in the context of a P47 a P51 is "Fragile but Agile"

[Ztex]

That's a great paint scheme!

[Mike]

that's the use to be Twilight Tear and it looks smok'in hot!!!

'TT' was P-51D 44-63864 (two aircraft claiming to have that ID), this is P-51K, 44-12016 ......

Go figure!

[Lightning]

Howdy All

Who now owns this aircraft and what is its new id ?

Lightning

[John Kerr]

It is N98CF, registered to Comanche Fighters. It was formerly Twilight Tear that was at
Chino. However, now reigstered as a P-51K with a P-51k data plate. Thats all I am going to say.