Slartibartfast Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Jenning's and Tourist's drawings are correct. Want to see for yourself? Buy "P-51 Mustang: From Production Line to Front Line". Several period photos of wings during assembly before silver paint was applied. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnEB Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) On 5/10/2014 at 10:57 AM, tourist said: Excuse the thread semi-hijack, but this drawing shows something I've wondered about....what are the three colored Iights under the right wingtip? Obviously some sort of recognition light...but why? Edited March 15, 2020 by JohnEB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff M Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Not an expert but probably used to keep you from getting shot down as you approach the airfield for landing. Some sort of prearranged combination of lights to let people on the ground know you are a friendly? Geoff M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Signaling lights to ground folks. Meaning base crew, infantry, Marines, friendly AA, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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