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Title: Lt. Col. Ed O. McComas - P-51C (F-6C) “Miss Revenge” (600) - 23rd FG, 118th TRS
Post by: Vraciu on October 01, 2019, 11:27:43 PM

Thanks to Lyric1 and Mister Fork for the photo help on this one.

Lt. Col. Edward O. McComas was squadron commander of the 23rd Fighter Group's 118th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron.   This F-6C (P-51C-5-NT) named "Barbara's"/"Miss Revenge" was his primary aircraft during his seven and a half month tour in China where he was credited with 14 aerial victories--including five in one mission on 23 December 1944--along with four more destroyed on the ground. He was also credited (assisted by his wingman) with sinking a Japanese destroyer in Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong.

Although physically ill for most of his time in China, McComas pressed on and remained in command of the 118th until January 1945 when, due primarily to increasingly serious physical problems exacerbated by a bailout behind enemy lines on September 29, 1944, he returned to the United States for medical treatment.  He was the only American to achieve ace-in-a-day status in the CBI Theater.

He later flew 35 jet missions in Korea with the 8th FG before his back problems forced him to again return home.   He would suffer with agonizing pain for three more years before committing suicide on June 22, 1954 at the age of 35.

Among his numerous decorations, citations, and honors, McComas received the Silver Star (for his role in the sinking of the aforementioned Japanese destroyer in Hong Kong Harbor), the Distinguished Flying Cross with two oak leaf clusters, the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, the Purple Heart with one cluster, the Air Medal with three clusters, and the Republic of China's Order of the Flying Cloud.
 

Originally skinned by BH3841 I have redrawn it completely for AH3.   Of note is the addition of the fuselage photo camera with "glass" over the lens.

Click thumbnail for uncompressed offsite image.

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Title: Re: Lt. Col. Ed O. McComas - P-51C (F-6C) “Miss Revenge” (600) - 23rd FG, 118th TRS
Post by: lyric1 on October 01, 2019, 11:48:42 PM

 :aok

Title: Re: Lt. Col. Ed O. McComas - P-51C (F-6C) “Miss Revenge” (600) - 23rd FG, 118th TRS
Post by: Devil 505 on October 01, 2019, 11:49:16 PM

Very nice.

Title: Re: Lt. Col. Ed O. McComas - P-51C (F-6C) “Miss Revenge” (600) - 23rd FG, 118th TRS
Post by: Vraciu on October 01, 2019, 11:55:10 PM

Thanks, gents.   

Title: Re: Lt. Col. Ed O. McComas - P-51C (F-6C) “Miss Revenge” (600) - 23rd FG, 118th TRS
Post by: Mister Fork on October 02, 2019, 12:04:05 PM

Good work V. :salute

Title: Re: Lt. Col. Ed O. McComas - P-51C (F-6C) “Miss Revenge” (600) - 23rd FG, 118th TRS
Post by: Vraciu on October 02, 2019, 12:50:02 PM

Quote from: Mister Fork on October 02, 2019, 12:04:05 PM

Good work V. :salute

Thanks MF.    :D

Title: Re: Lt. Col. Ed O. McComas - P-51C (F-6C) “Miss Revenge” (600) - 23rd FG, 118th TRS
Post by: Vraciu on October 03, 2019, 12:13:36 PM

I was asked in a PM if the exhaust is missing.  No, it's not.  :)    It's just hard to see in some lighting angles due to shadows.

Hope these pics clear up the confusion.

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Title: Re: Lt. Col. Ed O. McComas - P-51C (F-6C) “Miss Revenge” (600) - 23rd FG, 118th TRS
Post by: Vraciu on October 03, 2019, 02:39:21 PM

Note to self: The exhaust manifold shroud should be NMF.   *Facepalm*

Thanks for pointing it out, (Redacted).

No matter how long I wait before submitting.........   :bhead :bhead :bhead

Title: Re: Lt. Col. Ed O. McComas - P-51C (F-6C) “Miss Revenge” (600) - 23rd FG, 118th TRS
Post by: Vraciu on October 03, 2019, 04:26:54 PM

Fixed.

Now to go update it.  This has to be a record.    :rofl :bhead


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Title: Re: Lt. Col. Ed O. McComas - P-51C (F-6C) “Miss Revenge” (600) - 23rd FG, 118th TRS
Post by: Greebo on October 03, 2019, 05:08:46 PM

That's a great looking skin Vraciu.

Title: Re: Lt. Col. Ed O. McComas - P-51C (F-6C) “Miss Revenge” (600) - 23rd FG, 118th TRS
Post by: Vraciu on October 03, 2019, 05:22:43 PM

Quote from: Greebo on October 03, 2019, 05:08:46 PM

That's a great looking skin Vraciu.

Thanks, Greebo.