Interesting shots, thanks 🙂

I found this link today and thougt I’d stick it in:
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3901/is_200001/ai_n8884926

Less drag per chance?

I wouldn’t think so! A blunt backside gives a lot of turbulent air, i.e. drag.
If it is indeed used for napalm attacks, perhaps it makes the tank tumble more upon release, mixing the contents? Or perhaps it allows for more accurate napalm drops? (more drag/tumbling = less “floating” = more accurate placement of napalm tank on target)

Reading your topic’s title made my heart jump for a second, as I was expecting to read a crash report! 😮
It’s a pity indeed, but I am kinda relieved now! :rolleyes:

Ah interesting! 🙂

PS. Do you know if any Razorback Thunderbolts found their way to Latin America?

The key thing here is that the P-51 has been accurately reproduced

I totally agree with you there – Wade did a great job on the ‘Stang – as usual. So few artists get the shape of the Mustang nailed. While creating my own Mustang artwork I found out just how tricky the shapes of this machine are. Lots of very subtle curves everywhere. Wade is one of those artists that manages to combine meticulous subject accuracy with a pleasing overall picture.

Yes the dust thing works well. I’d even stretch it further back, keeping it a fairly thin line till behind the rudder, then kick it up. Imagine the airflow over the wing (the pattern exhaust stains make) and pull it through till it hits the runway. There would be a good point to swirl up the dust, I think.