January 26, 2008 at 9:36 am
The plane is the one that ‘Herky’ Green got six victories in, in one day.
The plane belonged to Captain Bunn Hearn, but because Herky’s No.11 was out of action he borrowed Hearn’s P-47 for his mission on the 30th January 1944.
I can find reference to the plane, and have the artwork but I don’t have the fuselage number, but really need this info. if anyone has it?
By fuselage number, I mean like “Big Stud” of the 325th had the fuselage number 88 painted on the side pictured here:

Can anyone help me with the fuselage number that was painted on the side of “The Star of Altoona” please?
The reason I am looking for this, is that I am currently trying to make a documentary, that will be available for download free on the internet, but need this info, as the 6-in-a-day event is, I believe, one of the events that cannot be left out (I re-create the action using a style of 3D animation).
I have managed to source the original artwork, just the number on the side is missing.
All I can say is that I would be indebted to anyone who can supply this information.
Thanks for taking the time to read this, MP.
By: Mysticpuma - 27th January 2008 at 00:47
Bump!