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Re: P-51s vs FW-190s on 20/1/45 N. of Regensburg
Erich in reference to your 3 June inquiry:
After 30 June 1944, all my flights were in the P-51D. My first combat mission was 13 June and my Form 5 says I flew 7 combat missions in the P-51C. During that time, I had the one probable (24June) and 2 victories on (28 June).
On 30 June I came out to fly the mission and on the revetment was a brand new P-51D with #35 and "Helen" on it. I had no idea we were getting new aircraft. I feel in love with it and its far better visibility.
Erich our squadron patch was made up way before I was in the squadron. I have no idea by whom or when. Our checkertail motif was approved in North Africa while flying the P-40s. There was lots of opposition from higher hqts but we were able to get permission from the "Head" and so it passed.
Cordially, Art
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