Mustang Identification Lights

[John Thompson]

On the underside of P-51 Mustangs, there are three identification lights. These are under the starboard wing tip on the P-51 A, B, and D, and under the radiator housing on the P-51 and A-36. I believe the Corsair had the same lights; possibly other aircraft, too. From front to back, what colors were these lights?
Thank you in advance!

 

John

[silverkite211]

From front to back they are red amber green.

[Grey Ghost 531]

Nope, red, green, amber.

http://walkarounds.scalemodels.ru/v/walkarounds/avia/before_1950/p-51d/p-51d_0150.jpg.html

[Slartibartfast]

I seem to recall they could be physically switched around.  Some of my sources indicate red, amber, green but a couple of period color photos show red, green, amber.

 

If you're showing this kit you'd better find a photo.  Otherwise, your choice.

[dnl42]

1 hour ago, Slartibartfast said:

a couple of period color photos show red, green, amber.

 

The photos I've seen of the lights show the red, green, amber order. The actual cockpit switch boxes also suggest that order.

[John Thompson]

Thanks, everyone - apparently it's not as cut-and-dried as I expected; I'm glad I asked!

 

John

 

 

 

Edited March 3, 2017 by John Thompson

[Sowar]

All NAA blue print about P-51 give  Red - Green - Amber (wing tip assy, recognition lights assy...)

Edited March 9, 2017 by Sowar

[John Thompson]

Thank you for your help, Sowar!

 

John