Luftwaffe P-51 tail

[kaki3152]

Just found on E-BAy. The tail of a camouflaged P-51D that was captured by the Luftwaffe and found after the war.

[VtwinVince]

Wanderzirkus Rosarius?

[kaki3152]

Probably, although the picture of the entire A/C (Stranger in a Strange Land-Stapfer-p. 58) shows no markings. The aircraft belly landed and is missing the canopy. It is camouflaged overall in Dark Green with yellow undercoating.

[Von Alles]

I have this pic, from an old eBay auction :

[kaki3152]

Thanks, nice picture. Undoubtedly the same plane.

[Alex Smart]

Hello,
See the "T" on the underwing in both photos.
So yes "T9" most likely.

As an extra, wasn't there a list that had all of the Zircus Rosario's aircraft ?

Alex

[Tom Willis]

I am not disputing that the P51 in question is from Rosarius's Unit but the T on the underwing is from a seperate aircraft and not from this P51 which may or may not have carried markings on the underside

[Eduardo]

The P-51 apparently had a white "T" on right side of the fuselage German cross which may indicate an individual plane letter rather then unit code.
Eduardo.

[Tom Willis]

Hi Eduardo - First I have heard of this. Is there any photographic evidence for this.
Tom

[Eduardo]

No, I can see it increasing the e-bay picture. But it can as well be the remains of USAAF code .
Eduardo.