| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N251RJ |
| Alternate Registration: | NX251RJ |
| Military Code: | CY-D |
| 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): | 124-44703 |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Miss Velma |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | FairfordMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGVA IATA: FFD Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 11 July 2007 |
| Photo by: | Mark McEwan |
| Photo ID: | 191051 |
| Photo Comment |
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Wears the markings and serial number of "Miss Velma", as flown by Captain Frank Birtciel, of the 343rd Squadron/55th Fighter Group, based at Wormingsford, England in 1945. "Miss Velma" was named in honour of his future wife. Captain Birtciel completed two tours, the first in the P-38 and the second in the P-51, flying a total of 121 combat missions. With thanks to the excellent "little friends" and "warbirds resource group" websites for the information. This photo is copyright © Mark McEwan, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 7 December 2019, and has since been viewed 311 times. |