P-47 The Bug Graphics Set Scale:1/4

P-47 The Bug Graphics Set Scale:1/4P 47D 20 RE, 42 76553, 510th FS, 405th FG Flown by Lt. Arlie Blood, the nose art for the Bug was created by Sgt. Lynn, an artist much in demand within the 510th FS. The plane was named after Arlie's son, whose nickname was "The Bug". The Bug didn't last very long, it was hit by flak during a strafing pass at a train on May 21, 1944. The engine took a direct hit and burst into flames. When flames came out from underneath the instrument panel, Lt. Blood

Serial: 23 (42-27285)

Lt L P Molland

1944 after aerial combat he landed at Switzerland and was interned

it was hit by flak during a strafing pass at a train on May 21

The pain was unbearable and Frenchman ended up hand carrying Maloney up the trail

Photo by Barrie Canavan

more than any other group

was badly shot up by an FW-190

North American P-51D Mustang

Serial: 162 (42-66504)

no victory bars adorned his tail

Unit: 3rd FS