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I am trying to build a history of the 366th FG-FBG-FBW-TFW-FW from WWII to today.  I have seventeen 1/48 fighter kits, four 1/72 tanker & bomber kits and decals for most types. The one type I am missing any information or photos of is the F-51D while at Alexandria AFB, LA from Jan - late 1953, before the FBG converted to F-86Fs. 

 

From the Fogotten Aircraft website I have the following five serial numbers:

P-51D-25-NA s/n 44-73026

*1953: USAF 390th FBS (366th FBG).

 

P-51D-25-NA s/n 44-73288

*1950: Iowa ANG 124th FS.

*1953: USAF 391st FBS (366th FBG).

*5/28/1953: Written off at Alexandria AFB, LA.

 

P-51D-30-NA s/n 44-74470

*1950: North Carolina ANG 156th FS.

*1953: USAF 391st FBS (366th FBG).

*4/3/1953: Crashed near Columbus, GA due to engine failure.

 

P-51D-30-NA s/n 44-74557

*1948: USAF 307th FS (31st FG).

*1953: USAF 391st FBS (366th FBG).

*5/28/1953: Written off at Alexandria AFB, LA.

 

P-51D-30-NT s/n 45-11730

*1953: USAF 390th FBS (366th FBG).

 

Any more info or photos is greatly appreciated.

R/ Dutch

 

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Unfortunately, I can't help with your original question, but I remember going to an airshow at Fairchild back in the mid 90's when they were working under the "superbase" concept, and they did a flyby with the KC-135, B-1, B-52, F-15C, F-15E and F-16CJ...It was a pretty cool day for me, as Mountain Home has always been my favorite base. 

 

Aaron 

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@Aaron, Yes, pretty impressive display of airpower.  One reason for my interest in the 366th was the colorful decals that were available for most of the aircraft flown in either 1/48 for the fighters and in 1/72 for the tankers and bombers. I will have to create some custom artwork for a couple, but most are doable with available sheets. Thanks for the interest.  R/ Dutch

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As I said earlier, I do not have any P-51 Mustang books.  I have looked at Amazon and ABEBooks and see scads of them, but don't know if any contain photos or information about 366th FBG F-51Ds.  Does anyone have any of the numerous Squadron in Action or Fighting Colors series or the Detail & Scale series and check for me to see if a photo of a 366th F-51D is printed in any of these books?  I'll buy the book if anyone can find a photo. Thanks in advance.  R/ Dutch

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Bump.

 

Anyone have photos of 366th FBG (389th FBS, 390th FBS & 391st FBS) F-51D Mustangs at Alexandria AFB when re-activated in early 1953? Could use some photos for markings purposes.

 

R/

Dutch

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Thanks Bruce.  At least I won't waste money on buying books hunting the elusive grainy b&w photo.  I may just "What if" this one, paint the tail yellow and add Scalemaster black stripes to depict a 391st FBS bird using one of the serial numbers above.   

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