P-51

12th Air Service Group mechanics salvage a P-51 fighter in China during WWII.

12th Air Service Group mechanics salvage a P-51 fighter in China during WWII.

"The Latest In Shops And Equipment--This a picture looking into a revetment that served as our work area and engineering area at Luichow [Liuzhou], China. Lt. Sohl's office was in the little shack at the right and all our tools and equipment was in the tent. We changed a lot of B-24 engines in this revetment along with replacing blown...

12th Air Service Group mechanics salvage a P-51 fighter in Guangxi, China, during WWII.

P-51s in snow at the American base at Luliang in China during WWII.

P-51 fighter at American base in Guangxi, China, during WWII.

Burned American fighter, a P-51 or P-40, in Guangxi, China.

Destroyed P-51 fighter at Liuzhou during WWII, after Japanese retreat.

Damage to the forward edge of a wing of a P-51 fighter plane in the CBI during WWII.

Maj. John C. Herbst, CO of the 74th FS/23rd FG, with his P-51 Mustang. "Pappy" Herbst was trained by the British RAF and briefly served in Germany before joining the 74th Squadron in East Asian theater. Pappy was a natural leader, skilled pilot, and men trusted his judgement. During his seven months command, the 74th "Guerrilla" Squadron under "Pappy" John...