| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 46-262 |
| Alternate Serial: | 6262 |
| Military Code: | FQ-262 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-82 Twin Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-82 Twin Mustang |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-82E Twin Mustang |
| C/n (msn): | 144-38148 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF History and Traditions Museum |
| Photo Date: | 9 October 1979 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 4014 |
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The extraordinary Twin Mustang was designed as a very long range escort fighter but was too late for WWII service and was rendered obsolete by the advent of the F-84 Thunderjet, although it did play a part in the initial stages of the Korean War. Early versions could be flown from either side but late models from the left only, with radar operator in the right. One of only five known survivors of the 270 built, preserved at the USAF History and Traditions Museum at Lackland AFB This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 3 August 2017, and has since been viewed 842 times. |