"No Guts, No Glory" Question

[Warbird Kid]

So I got my latest issue of Warbirds International, and it stars the amazing P-47 "No Guts, No Glory".

Though i didn't know it was finished at fighter rebuilders in Chino in 1985. It was also finished in an interesting paint scheme.

My question is what markings were first put on the P-47 when she was rolled out? There are a few pics of it in the magazine, and i was thinking about trying to build a model of it.

Thanks!

[Mike]

Both taken early 1986 on arrival at Duxford.

[Warbird Kid]

Thanks Mike, appreciate it. Do you know what squadron wore those markings?

[bdk]

Looks like left over paint from Bob Pond's P-47 to me!

[mustangdriver]

So I guess it was painted as Hairless Joe at one time as well? That is what I gathered form the article.

[Mike]

It was partially painted as 'Tarheel Hal' when it arrived at Fighter Rebuilders for completion. I believe that the '19' scheme was a temporary scheme applied for test flying at Chino, with the intention always being to apply a more permanent scheme once it arrived at Duxford.