| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 44-14977 |
| Military Code: | B6-Y |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Version: | North American P-51D Mustang |
| C/n (msn): | 109-28610 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 363 FS / 357 FG |
| Aircraft Name: | The Count |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | LeistonMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Photo Date: | 1945 |
| Photo by: | Alex Christie |
| Photo ID: | 147356 |
| Photo Comment |
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I'm uploading this historic image on behalf of Jeff Lee and Dan Manthos. It's from the collection of Kodachrome slides that was formed by their father, Major Atlee G. Manthos of the 78th and 357th Fighter Groups, and is submitted in his memory. The photo was taken shortly after the end of the war in Europe, note the buzz letters under the wing. 363rd FS, 357th FG. Named 'The Count' with the caricature of a pilot (probably Carroll Ofsthun of the 363rd Fighter Squadron, the regular pilot of this Mustang) and 60 mission marks. This photo is copyright © Alex Christie, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 23 June 2019, and has since been viewed 524 times. |