North American P-51D SHIMMY IV is a piece of digital artwork by Arthur Eggers which was uploaded on March 24th, 2012.
North American P-51D SHIMMY IV
The Mustang was among the best and most well-known fighters used by the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. Possessing excellent range and... more
Title
North American P-51D SHIMMY IV
Artist
Arthur Eggers
Medium
Digital Art - Color Print
Description
The Mustang was among the best and most well-known fighters used by the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. Possessing excellent range and maneuverability, the P-51 operated primarily as a long-range escort fighter and also as a ground attack fighter-bomber. The Mustang served in nearly every combat zone during WWII, and later fought in the Korean War. At the start of the Korean War, however, the Mustang once again proved its usefulness. After the initial invasion, USAF units were forced to fly from bases in Japan, and F-51Ds could hit targets in Korea that short-ranged F-80 jet fighters could not.Obtained from the West Virginia ANG in 1957, SHIMMY IV was the last Mustang assigned to a USAF tactical unit. It is painted as the P-51D flown by Col. C.L. Sluder, commander of the 325th Fighter Group in Italy in 1944. The name of this aircraft, Shimmy IV, is derived from the names of his daughter, Sharon, and his wife, Zimmy. SHIMMY IV is on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio.
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March 24th, 2012
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