P-38L-5 Lightning (F-5G-6-LO) Serial Number 44-27231

USAAF

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Justin Taylan 2003

 

Aircraft History
Constructors Number 422-8235. Converted to F-5G-6-LO (photo recon version). Assigned to RFC at Altus, OK on November 27, 1945.

Postwar
Later sold to civilian owners. Civilian registrations NX79123 and N79123.

Restoration
Formally owned by David Talichet, this aircraft was also owned by Paul Allen, and underwent refurbishment at WestPac Restorations.

Most recently, it was sold again, aparently to the The Fighter Collection in the UK, and was at The Fighter Rebuilders / Planes of Fame Museum in 2003 awaiting further restoration work.

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