Aircraft Photo of 42-83665 / 83665 | North American A-36A Apache | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #297321
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:42-83665
Alternate Serial:83665
Other Marks:BE
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Version:North American A-36A Apache
C/n (msn):97-15883
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFBMap
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KFFO   IATA: FFO   Local: FFO   Other: -
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
 
Photo Date:22 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun Sarup
Photo ID: 297321
Photo Comment

On display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The Apache was the dive bomber version of the Mustang. It was used by the USAAF in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and India. This Apache is painted to represent the aircraft flown by Capt. Lawrence Dye of the 522nd FBS, 27th FG in World War II.

This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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