[Shawn 507]

So whats the story/history behind this bird?

[Tundra04]

Originally Posted by Shawn 507

So whats the story/history behind this bird?

If you're talking about AA32807:

The 652nd BS originated as a provisional weather reconnaissance unit which was formed at St. Eval with B-17Fs on 8 Sep 1943 for conducting Atlantic meteorological flight. Moved to Bovingdon in Nov. 1943. Had flown 231 weather sorties when reorganized as 8th WRS (H) (P) on 28 Mar 1944. Two other squadron were established at the same date for special reconnaissance operations in enemy air space. Equipped with Mosquitos, WRS(L) (P) engaged chiefly in weather flight over the continent. Later weather scouting missions in advance of bomber formations and visual coverage of target strikes. WRS(Sp)(P) flew photo recon, sorties by day and night. Later duties included 'chaff' screening flights for bomber mission. Nucleus for both Mosquito squadrons came from ex P-38 pilots of 50 Fighter Squadron who were transferred Iceland from Feb 1944. Redeployed USA Jul/Aug 1945. Group established Drew, Florida and inactivated 8 Sep 1945.

The previous information can be found at the following website: http://usaaf.com/8thaf/bomber/25bg.HTM

[mustangdriver]

There is one on display in these markings in the NMUSAF.

[Tundra04]

Originally Posted by mustangdriver

There is one on display in these markings in the NMUSAF.

Pictures from the NMUSAF website

[Shawn 507]

Just got mine today. Wow, she is better in the flesh than pics lead you to believe. A nice addition to the shrinking hanger.

[Tyler109]

Originally Posted by Shawn 507

Just got mine today. Wow, she is better in the flesh than pics lead you to believe. A nice addition to the shrinking hanger.

It's one of the two Mossies in my hangar and it's a nice model...how hard are they to find these days?

[Shawn 507]

Originally Posted by Tyler109

It's one of the two Mossies in my hangar and it's a nice model...how hard are they to find these days?

Got mine from Obsdiecast, at a decent price.