Gabreski's Last P-47, in 1:72

[Softscience]

Nat'l insignia under both wings of a P-47 was a standard recognition feature in the ETO for a time.

Ralph, that's great !! The work you did with the camo really make sit look like the period photos. WOW !!

Thanks for confirming that, John. I wasn't sure if the maybe the photos I saw with the star under the other wing were a photographic mirror effect or something.

[Softscience]

It amazes me that any USAAF unit would want a two tone camo finish that could be so easily mistaken for a Luftwaffe aircraft among so many all over silver P-51s and P-47's in 1944?

Hence the bright red cowls and tails, I imagine. IFF, probably.

Just like the RAF with their yellow leading edge stripes. A spitfire and a 109 probably looked an awful lot alike, when zooming past at 300+ MPH.

[Migrant]

Superb work Ralph, really impressive camo.

[Softscience]

Superb work Ralph, really impressive camo.

Thanks, Mike. I learned it from watching you!