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Lt. Thomas R. Wels - P-38 (B7-W) - 82nd FG, 96th FS
« on: May 02, 2024, 06:27:48 PM »
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.


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Re: Lt. Thomas R. Wels - P-38 (B7-W) - 82nd FG, 96th FS
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2024, 08:22:12 PM »
I love it!
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Re: Lt. Thomas R. Wels - P-38 (B7-W) - 82nd FG, 96th FS
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2024, 08:35:02 PM »
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Re: Lt. Thomas R. Welsh - P-38J (B7-W) - 82nd FG, 96th FS
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2024, 08:23:55 AM »
I'm fixing the title in this post so the name is correct.  Welsh.  P-38J.
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Re: Lt. Thomas R. Wels - P-38 (B7-W) - 82nd FG, 96th FS
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2024, 09:12:17 AM »
Great job, Vraciu.  Sharp-looking Lightning!

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Re: Lt. Thomas R. Wels - P-38 (B7-W) - 82nd FG, 96th FS
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2024, 09:26:56 AM »
Very nice job Vraciu, looks just right.

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Re: Lt. Thomas R. Welsh - P-38J (B7-W) - 82nd FG, 96th FS
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2024, 10:52:11 AM »
Thank you, guys.
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