There is something strange about this P-51

[PeterA]

As a novice, shouldn't it have a dorsal fillet?

I took it about 20 years ago.

PeterA

Last edited by PeterA on Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:43 am, edited 1 time in total.

[RyanShort1]

No, the early D models did NOT have the fillet. I personally like that look even better, but it had some strength or stability issues I believe.

Ryan

[Django]

Here's an older thread with Mustangs without the fillet mod.

http://warbirdinformationexchange.org/p ... hp?t=23725

[drgondog]

As a novice, shouldn't it have a dorsal fillet?

I took it about 20 years ago.

PeterA

It is either a P-51-5NA or P-51K-1NT

The P-51D-10 and all succeeding D/K's came from factory with fillet and kits were shipped to convert the -5NA and -1KT along with existing P-51B/C's.

[Mark V]

Was that the P-51 involved in a museum swap with a Spitfire?

[PeterA]

Was that the P-51 involved in a museum swap with a Spitfire?

Yep. Spitfire SL574, just i shot, went to the San Diego Museum and the P-51 came for to the RAF Museum.

This shot was taken at the press call at RAF Halton.

What happened to the P-51?

PeterA

[T J Johansen]

Was that the P-51 involved in a museum swap with a Spitfire?

Yep. Spitfire SL574, just i shot, went to the San Diego Museum and the P-51 came for to the RAF Museum.

This shot was taken at the press call at RAF Halton.

What happened to the P-51?

PeterA

When Bob Tullius donated P-51D N51RT to the RAF museum they sent this composite airframe to Cosford. Believe it's still there.

T J

[Django]

If that's it at Cosford, then here are some pics.

http://www.simonsfotos.fpic.co.uk/p4918 ... 529998920/

[bdk]

If that's it at Cosford, then here are some pics.

http://www.simonsfotos.fpic.co.uk/p4918 ... 529998920/

Try this (works better for me):

http://www.simonsfotos.fpic.co.uk/p49188201.html

[Hal B]

It is either a P-51-5NA or P-51K-1NT

The P-51D-10 and all succeeding D/K's came from factory with fillet and kits were shipped to convert the -5NA and -1KT along with existing P-51B/C's.

Think some parts might be a little later than a -5NA or -1NT. Check the sides of the glare shield...