Roberson and Weaver's "Passion Wagon"

© Gaëtan Marie

This is P-51D-5-NA #44-13691, which was nicknamed "Passion Wagon" and was initially flown by Major Arval J. Roberson of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group. Roberson had already flown a P-51B carrying the same name. The nude pin-up was painted by mechanic John Childs. The aircraft uppersurfaces were painted in British Dark Green paint, instead of the usual American Olive Drab. Roberson finished his tour of duty with a total tally of 6 aerial victories and his aircraft was then reassigned to Captain Charles E. "Chuck" Weaver. The livery was not modified but a fin fillet extension was added. Weaver ended the war with 8 credited aerial victories, including one over a German jet.

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