P-51B-7 (probably 43-7060) 'Tommy's Dad' as flown by Maj. John C. Herbst, CO of the 74th FS/23rd FG, Luliang in January 1945.

'Pappy' Herbst started his incredible scoring run in this aircraft on 3 September 1944 when he downed two Vals. A further 11 victories, one probable and one damaged would be claimed by the joint ranking ace of the China Front, the last of these falling on 17 January 1945, Boasting a final score of 18. Herbst downed four of his remaining victories in P-40s and only one other in another mustang aside from 'Tommy's Dad'

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Skin by Nico L'As based on Chompy's HR 3Dz model and Salty and Skylark's original skin files.


Banzai !!


Nico