Identify RAF P51B

[michel]

Dear all,

Who can help me identify this crash landed P51B used by the RAF ?

Thanks in advance,

Michel

[zorglub]

Not a P-51B but a Mustang I .

[kaki3152]

The air scoop over the engine identifies this as a Mustang I with an Allison engine. The single ID letter is typical of Mustang I markings .

[Revi16]

Looks like AP212 under the tail.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Bethell

"On 7 December 1942 Bethell was a member of a flight flying a low-level ground attack mission in the Alkmaar area of the Netherlands when his Mustang “V for Victor” (serial number AP212) was hit by light anti-aircraft fire while only 20 feet off the ground. He crash landed and tried to evade German infantrymen searching for him by hiding in a dyke but was captured.[6] Following interrogation at Dulag Luft he was sent to prison camp Stalag Luft III at Sagan.[7] During his time in captivity he was promoted flight lieutenant on 7 February 1944.[8]"

[michel]

Hi Guy's,

Yes it is a Mustang I, sorry my mistake...

Revi16 indeed, its look like AP212 an I think this is the plane were I was looking for. Many thanks Guy's......
Keep up the good work.

Michel

[Hans Nauta]

Hi Michel,

I can confirm that this is indeed AP212.

Regards,
Hans

[michel]

Hans,

Thanks for your confirm....