Aircraft Photo of 472218 / 44-73979 | North American P-51D Mustang | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #571953
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:"472218"
Alternate Serial:44-73979
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Version:North American P-51D Mustang
C/n (msn):122-73979
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Area:London / Imperial War Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
 
Photo Date:15 March 2008
Photo by:Andy Anderson
Photo ID: 571953
Photo Comment

Delivered to the USAAF in 1945, number 44-73979. Transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force on 6th December 1950, first serving with 416 Sqn RCAF, based at RCAF Station Uplands, Ottawa (at this time it carried the serial 9246). Transferred to 402 Squadron in Manitoba, then 420 Squadron. On 16th May 1951 it suffered Class B damage and was struck off strength as a result, becoming instructional airframe 612. On 10th May 1955 it was displayed at the College Royal Militaire, then transferred to RCAF Station St Jean in 1960. Transferred to IWM in 1968. Moved to Duxford 2014 - displayed as 411631.

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