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  F-6D "Arkansas Ridge Runner" Serial Number 44-14879 Number 73
USAAF
5th AF


USAAF c1945

Aircraft History
Built by North American Aviation (NAA) in Inglewood. Constructors Number 109-28012. At the factory completed with an unpainted aluminum finish. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as a P-51D-15-NA Mustang serial number 44-14879. Converted to F-6D-15-NA photographic reconnaissance version. Disassembled and shipped overseas to the South West Pacific Area (SWPA) and reassembled.

Wartime History
Assigned to the 5th Air Force. Nicknamed "Arkansas Ridge Runner" with squadron number 73. This aircraft operated in the Philippines. Ultimate fate unknown likely scrapped or otherwise disappeared.

References
USAF Serial Number Search Results - P-51D-15-NA Mustang 44-14879
Thanks to Ray Luce for additional information

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Last Updated
October 24, 2024

 

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