Pacific Wrecks - Norbert C. Ruff and ground crew pose with P-38G "Ruff Stuff" 43-2212 at 3 Mile Drome (Kila) near Port Moresby

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Norbert C. Ruff and ground crew pose with P-38G "Ruff Stuff" 43-2212 at 3 Mile Drome (Kila) near Port Moresby
The left side of the nose has squadron letter "X" and the nickname "Ruff Stuff" named by pilot Norbert C. Ruff. The propeller spinner was painted green with a white line at the rear.
Credit: USAAF, 5th AF, 8th FG, 80th FS Date: 1943
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