Warbird Information Exchange

I'm wonering if anyone knows what the markings of N5444V (in restoration at American Aero Services) are going to be? At least which Fighter Group?

This one: http://americanaeroservices.com/webPage ... VHome.html

Tell them not to paint the inside of the gear doors green. It is incorrect.
(Sheesh......my pet peeve!!!)
Thx,
VL

HA HA!! I've noticed.

Looks like maybe 5th AF, PTO?

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Serious Question Vlado...
How should that area be painted - material & color.
thanks.

WW2John:
They were either natural metal or silver paint from the factory. Likely painted. I have yet to see a photo of a green door from the factory. There is a color photo in Ethell's book, of one ETO P-51D-5NA with green doors. Otherwise, all have silver doors, both for the gear leg and wheels.
Thx,
VL

WW2John,
The doors covering the legs were usually NMF or silver painted on the inner face. The inside of the wheel doors were primed in yellow zinc chromate on Dallas D/K deliveries.
HTH
David

Thank-you both for the answers and explanations.
John

Then you won't like the doors on Cavanaugh's THERE GREEN PAINTED

Steve wrote:
Then you won't like the doors on Cavanaugh's THERE GREEN PAINTED

Yes, I have a list of them that I keep an eye on till they get it right!! (HA!)
VL

Your funny