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

I took it about 20 years ago.

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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.

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

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

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

I took it about 20 years ago.

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

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Mark V wrote:
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?

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PeterA wrote:
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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?

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

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

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

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Django wrote:
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
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drgondog wrote:
PeterA wrote:


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... :wink:

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