New model P51B _356thFS_354thFG_9thAF flown by Capt. Richard Turner - 
Jeff "Salty" Salters did the markings for this plane, with some clean-up tweaking by Michael "Redeyes" Lask.

This P51B represents a machine from the "Pioneer P51 Group". The P51 actually was delivered to the 354TH FG in the 9th Air Force which was to be a ground attack oriented force rather than the 8th Air Force which was to be the bomber escort force in England. Therefore, the 354th flew with the 8th for a number of months before the 8th fighter groups could equip and work up on the Mustang.

This P51B was developed from work that was done by George Lekko, aka "Geo", to heavily modify the old PAW Mustang 3dz.  His generosity in offering to modify the 3dz files to allow for a EAW style prop and transparent canopy, led to further refinements, such as the non-mirror effect, fixture of single insignia, and correct drop tank/bomb placement. Cord did the shadow file for the P51, while Claudio made a different shadow file for the British Mustang III.

Geo's efforts and skill provided a great base for me to work with to further complete the P51B shape. It is actually more his plane than mine. I added a new correct nose shape and spinner and changed the wing tips and rear deck shape slightly to more accurately capture the P51B's shape. 

Claudio Wilches made the new medium distance model, which now has a spinner and clear canopy.

To use, just copy and paste all .3dz and .tpc files into the EAW main directory. 

Cheers

Captain Kurt



