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Question about "The Huff" markings
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 6:08 pm
by Flip
I just picked up "The Huff" and was wondering why on the right side of the aircraft it says ""Miss Jenny" and has a small dragon head and "Bills Baby" with 5 1/2 kill stars on it. And where the pilot name is it says "Asst c/c J.W Manney c/c B.D. Cromwell"? On "The Huff" side it has the dragon, and the words "Pilot Lt. Jim Thompson" with 2 kill stars. Is this correct? Any answers or comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Flip
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Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 6:46 pm
by digger
I believe it is correct. Thompson was the pilot as of spring 1953 and J.W. 'Bill' Manney was the crew chief - hence Bill's baby. I thought it was to say "Miss Jerry" but maybe I am wrong on that. Someone may be able to elaborate.
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 8:09 pm
by pickelhaube
Most of the F-86 were shared by 2 fighter pilots. More pilots than planes. Almost every plane had different markings on the left and the right.
The Huff markings
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 8:25 pm
by mcaulk
Rest easy... the markings on 21st C "Huff" are spot on accurate. Have built several over the years and have many pics of Thompsons bird and the guys at 21st nailed it. Hang that baby with pride.
