Registration / Serial: | 44-14570 |
Alternate Serial: | 414237 |
Military Code: | HO-W |
Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
Aircraft Generic Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
Aircraft Version: | North American P-51D/Mod Mustang |
C/n (msn): | 109-28203 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 8th AF / 487 FS |
Aircraft Name: | Moonbean McSwine |
City / Airport: | Bossier City - Barksdale AFB (KBAD / BAD)Map |
Region / Country: | Louisiana, United States |
Collection: | Barksdale Global Power Museum |
Photo Date: | 8 September 2025 |
Photo by: | Coert van BredaContact |
Photo ID: | 855072Submit Correction |
View count: | 9 |
painted to look like Capt. William T. Whisner's "Moonbeam McSwine." In 1943, Capt. Whisner joined the 487th Fighter Squadron in England, known as "the Blue-nosed Bastards of Bodney." Capt Whistner achieved 15 1/2 aerial victories in World War II, making him a triple Ace.
Registration / Serial: | 44-14570 |
Alternate Serial: | 414237 |
Aircraft Version: | North American P-51D/Mod Mustang |
C/n (msn): | 109-28203 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Bossier City - Barksdale AFB (KBAD / BAD)Map | Region / Country: | Louisiana, United States |
Photo Date: | 8 September 2025 |
Photo by: | Coert van BredaContact |
Registration / Serial: | 44-14570 |
Alternate Serial: | 414237 |
Military Code: | HO-W |
Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
Aircraft Generic Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
Aircraft Version: | North American P-51D/Mod Mustang |
C/n (msn): | 109-28203 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 8th AF / 487 FS |
Aircraft Name: | Moonbean McSwine |
City / Airport: | Bossier City - Barksdale AFB (KBAD / BAD)Map |
Region / Country: | Louisiana, United States |
Collection: | Barksdale Global Power Museum |
Photo Date: | 8 September 2025 |
Photo by: | Coert van BredaContact |
Photo ID: | 855072Submit Correction |
View count: | 9 |
painted to look like Capt. William T. Whisner's "Moonbeam McSwine." In 1943, Capt. Whisner joined the 487th Fighter Squadron in England, known as "the Blue-nosed Bastards of Bodney." Capt Whistner achieved 15 1/2 aerial victories in World War II, making him a triple Ace.
Registration / Serial: | 44-14570 |
Alternate Serial: | 414237 |
Aircraft Version: | North American P-51D/Mod Mustang |
C/n (msn): | 109-28203 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Bossier City - Barksdale AFB (KBAD / BAD)Map | Region / Country: | Louisiana, United States |
Photo Date: | 8 September 2025 |
Photo by: | Coert van BredaContact |