| Aircraft | |
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| 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 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Bossier City - Barksdale AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Louisiana, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KBAD IATA: BAD Local: BAD Other: - |
| Collection: | Barksdale Global Power Museum |
| Photo Date: | 8 September 2025 |
| Photo by: | Coert van Breda |
| Photo ID: | 855072 |
| Photo Comment |
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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. This photo is copyright © Coert van Breda, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 12 October 2025, and has since been viewed 9 times. |