FG/BG Hack NAA AT-6 Texans

[Taylor Stevenson]

All,

I am looking for photos of fighter group or bomb group hack T-6s from WWII... Preferably with the 1942 USAAF National Insignia.

Here is what I think is a 20th FG (although the black and white is reversed). Can't remember what was written on the back, but I'm pretty sure it's ETO:



Thanks,
Taylor

[JohnB]

I wonder if FGs used them as instrument trainers?

[Mark Allen M]

Greetings Taylor, I remember seeing this photo in the 'American Air Museum' archives.


AT-6 Texan nicknamed "Bridget Sqdn. Baby" visiting Mount Farm. This aircraft was the squadron hack of the 352nd Fighter Group

And this one


AT-6 Texan of the 353rd Fighter Group taking off from Mount Farm.

[Taylor Stevenson]

Thanks, Mark! That's the stuff I'm looking for.
I know Mike V did the 353rd scheme on a T-6 a couple years back.
I like that 352nd hack scheme.
If anyone has more, keep them coming...

TS

[Old Shep]

You gonna change the paint scheme on y'all's airplane?

Say hi to your dad for me Taylor.

[Mark Allen M]

Your welcome Taylor, I've found a few more I'll post tomorrow.

M

[CraigQ]

Thanks, Mark! That's the stuff I'm looking for.
I know Mike V did the 353rd scheme on a T-6 a couple years back.
I like that 352nd hack scheme.
If anyone has more, keep them coming...

TS

Taylor, I looked through some of my 361st photos last night but didn't find a pic of a T-6 hack ( found other hack ac though). I have more put away and I'll look through those too. If I find something I'll email it to you. Or maybe I'll just paint the cowl yellow anyway while it's here!

CraigQ

[Taylor Stevenson]

Bill,

Maybe. Haven't decided yet. Will do. Hope all's well in MAF!


Craig,

361st proof would be awesome!

[JohnTerrell]

Here are some more photos of "Bridget Sqdn. Baby"
http://ww2color.com/nennius/webapps/sli ... _key=04388
http://ww2color.com/nennius/webapps/sli ... _key=04317


The Muszala's (Pacific Fighters) recently had their AT-6 repainted in the markings of the 355th FS (354th FG) AT-6 hack, which was named "Heave Ho".





The 364th FS of the 357th FG, had an AT-6 hack named "Anita Theresa" (44-81723), which had the 357th's yellow/red checkers all over the nose, and yellow/red striped spinner. (The photo and painting comes from Bud Anderson's website, with the artwork done by Merle Olmsted).






The 359th FG operated an AT-6 (42-85066) painted with the Group's green nose, but no other markings. This aircraft was later used by the 7th Photo Recon Group.
http://ww2color.com/nennius/webapps/sli ... _key=04527

My digital recreation (using the incorrect T-6 variant).





The 435th FS of the 479th FG operated an AT-6 (42-84586) painted with red, white, black and yellow checkers all over the nose (interesting code under the wing).
http://ww2color.com/nennius/webapps/sli ... _key=05344
http://ww2color.com/nennius/webapps/sli ... _key=07880
http://ww2color.com/nennius/webapps/sli ... _key=07881

My digital recreation (using the incorrect T-6 variant).