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steve dickey
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It would be neat if DT2 and Feb. followed suit with the bare metal and matte finish. Extremely sharp!
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Which P-51 was this previously?

Also, I do like the matte finish, but having looked closely at the original photo, the markings seem to be a bit more shiny, something I've noticed in more than a few pictures (i.e. that markings applied in the field weren't always "flat").
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that's the use to be Twilight Tear and it looks smok'in hot!!! 8) 8) 8) :!:

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Very cool to see the K-model props to match the new K-model identity! And what a superb job by those tasked with applying the markings!
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What's the FG for this aircraft? Lt. Bert Lee still around?

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I like the NON-polished fuselage.
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Jack Cook wrote:
that's the use to be Twilight Tear and it looks smok'in hot!!! 8) 8) 8) :!:


'TT' was P-51D 44-63864 (two aircraft claiming to have that ID), this is P-51K, 44-12016 ...... :Hangman:

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'TT' was P-51D 44-63864

not here in the USA. That is the ID of Ron Fagen's a/c.

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Does the original aircraft's name result from the pilot's transition from P47 to P51?
Maybe in the context of a P47 a P51 is "Fragile but Agile"

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That's a great paint scheme!

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DaveM2 wrote:
Jack Cook wrote:
that's the use to be Twilight Tear and it looks smok'in hot!!! 8) 8) 8) :!:


'TT' was P-51D 44-63864 (two aircraft claiming to have that ID), this is P-51K, 44-12016 ...... :Hangman:


Go figure! :wink:
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Howdy All

Who now owns this aircraft and what is its new id ?

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John Kerr
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It is N98CF, registered to Comanche Fighters. It was formerly Twilight Tear that was at
Chino. However, now reigstered as a P-51K with a P-51k data plate. Thats all I am going to say.
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