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Re: Luftwaffe aircraft on HMS Reaper
Nice clear photo thanks for posting.
On P-51s spinners, props, wing tips, tail assembly , flaps and ailerons were removed and stored separately. All joints sealed with waterproof tape, cowlings covered with oilcloth then a canvas cover, openings with greaseproof paper or waterproof tape. The open-ended tail section had a canvas cover (then the covers sprayed with the compound).
These Mustangs are being "de-greased" on arrival in the UK (probably by CVE) note the tapes.
Nick
Edit---US National Archives photo.
Last edited by Buckeye30; 1st September 2021 at 15:12.
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