For Devil's wing ding this month...
Great job by Lyric1 in tracking down a J that has these markings. It was like finding a needle in a haystack.
Lt. Thomas R. Welsh
P-38J (B7-W)
S/N Unknown
82nd FG, 96th FS
Vincenzo, Italy - March 1945
P-38J flown by Lt. Thomas Welsh, 82nd FG, 96th FS. Welsh had an extensive tour with the 82nd flying P-38Js and Ls. This is a rare instance of a J with the yellow tail though the serial number remains unknown.