I took this photo while i was stationed in Beeville Texas in 1963 or 64. The plane at that time was said to be owned by the town mayors son and was parked on the navy base . I watched it fly out when it was sold. It had sat for some time prior to flight and was serviced by navy personal prior to flight. Dennis Morgan.

This is P-51D N5478V, 44-73574. Aircraft crashed at Pottstown, Pa. ON 9-5-67. Aircraft was owned by Gary Leviz at that time, but do not know if he was flying when accident occured. Aircraft later sold and parts were used in the rebuild of N6175C, 45-11558.

This was Gary Levitz' first Mustang which he acquired during the early 1960's. It was operated by the WV Air National Guard until around 1957. It was destroyed in about 1967 in either a takeoff or landing accident when it cartwheeled--destroying one or two other aircraft, and then came to a stop after going through the wall of a hangar. The aircraft was being ferried for Gary by another pilot who was not injured in this accident. The wreckage had been acquired by Richard Ransopher and parts of it have since been used in other restoration projects.

Hint: while not easy, there are enough features in this photo to match existing survivors photos - check the details - good luck!

This is 44-84745 N5439V while owned by Stan Kurzet of Covina, CA. He owned three 51s and a Bearcat (in the back of photo) during the 60s. Both these planes were featured in the 1967 film "Wings of fire".

I won't enter into the identity of this A/C, but the photo was taken at Brackett field in Pomona, CA. This '51 and the Bearcat in the background were used in the movie "Wings of Fire" starring Suzanne Pleshet (sp?) filmed at Brackett. I think I took the photo in 1971.

This is P-51D, N5439V, 44-84745. Believe photo taken at Covina, CA, 1963-1965 time frame. Aircraft at that time was owned by Cline Cantarin of Lancaster, CA, or Stanly Korzet of Covina, CA. Aircraft later to N851D#2, and is now with Stallion 51 as Crazy Horse.

Ok, TJ and John got the P-51 correct. Can you name the pilot and passenger?

Found this interesting. My Dads plane Iwo Jima 45 was called "Dolly" named after my then 4 month old sister who looked like a little doll. Capt JJ Grant, #607, flew missions to Japan and back at the end of the war.

Planes of Fame Air Museum at Chino, CA has her flying.

RG

After looking at a blown-up version of the above pic and comparing it to a side view of N6318T when it was a light blue, the probability is high especially with the white wing-tips. The photos are not very clear, but with what we have today, I say TJ is right with N6318T 44-74602.