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44-14977 / B6-Y (cn 109-28610) I'm uploading this historic image on behalf of Jeff Lee and Dan Manthos. It's from the collection of Kodachrome slides that was formed by their father, Major Atlee G. Manthos of the 78th and 357th Fighter Groups, and is submitted in his memory. The photo was taken shortly after the end of the war in Europe, note the buzz letters under the wing. 363rd FS, 357th FG. Named 'The Count' with the caricature of a pilot (probably Carroll Ofsthun of the 363rd Fighter Squadron, the regular pilot of this Mustang) and at least 75 mission marks.
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A visitor from - posted Fri December 14, 2012:
Uh ohh, here are the real ones!!!

A visitor from United Kingdom posted Mon August 6, 2012:
Eternal. Completely and utterly timeless. Never again will we see this.

A visitor from United Kingdom posted Sat December 31, 2011:
A piece of History!

A visitor from Israel posted Thu April 21, 2011:
Great spirit! Great inspiration!

A visitor from United States posted Fri March 18, 2011:
The first thing that hits me about this shot is that it's in color.(rare) the second is that it is showing a lot of detail. you can read most of if not all of the markings and it gives an excellent point of reference for modelers. thank you for posting this photo and I posthumously and respectfully salute Major Manthos for his service.

A visitor from Korea, Republic Of posted Wed March 16, 2011:
Wow... What a classic.
Thanks for sharing the historic photo.

A visitor from Canada posted Wed March 16, 2011:
What a beatiful picture.

A visitor from Canada posted Wed March 16, 2011:
What an incredible piece of history! Thank you for sharing it.

A visitor from - posted Wed March 16, 2011:
Very nice color shot from WW II...love it!

A visitor from - posted Wed March 16, 2011:
Thank you for sharing this photo - as others have said, such a great picture in color is a rare treat.

The number of Mustangs present is great, and the info you have provided is also superb.


Thanks again!!!

A visitor from - posted Wed March 16, 2011:
AWESOME PHOTO!!! I would love to see more stuff like this! You can almost feel yourself there!

A visitor from United States posted Wed March 16, 2011:
Awesome!

A visitor from Spain posted Wed March 16, 2011:
Incredible document. Thanks for sharing!

A visitor from United States posted Tue March 15, 2011:
Thank you very much for sharing this historic photo, way to honor all these heroes

A visitor from - posted Tue March 15, 2011:
With the wing tanks, it looks like they're headed somewhere distant. Home, maybe?

A visitor from South Africa posted Tue March 15, 2011:
Classic, thanx for sharing. Never realized the mustangs tail wheel was so far forward. Must be a real short moment arm with lots of rudder work requiered!!

A visitor from - posted Tue March 15, 2011:
Thank you for sharing this photo

A visitor from Sweden posted Tue March 15, 2011:
Such a nice photo! Almost looks like a highly-detailed painting! 5* for sure! That picture just reeks of sexiness!

A visitor from - posted Tue March 15, 2011:
Wow..this is a classic..
-Shaqs

A visitor from United States posted Tue March 15, 2011:
Very cool shot, thanks for sharing. -Ron

A visitor from United States posted Tue March 15, 2011:
Historic, detailed, in color...thanks so much for sharing this

A visitor from France posted Tue March 15, 2011:
Always nice to see a rare pic like this.
Thanks for sharing.

A visitor from Italy posted Tue March 15, 2011:
Truly unique. Thank you for sharing, it is a proviledge to see this photo. Gianni (Italy)

A visitor from Sweden posted Tue March 15, 2011:
Beautiful!

A visitor from - posted Tue March 15, 2011:
Thanks a lot for putting this one online!

A visitor from Germany posted Mon March 14, 2011:
Fantastic to see a colored photo of such a good quality from that time.

A visitor from United States posted Mon March 14, 2011:
It's always great to see such amazing historic photos as this one. Color adds to the greatness!

A visitor from United States posted Mon March 14, 2011:
Amazing! I really love this historic photo!

A visitor from - posted Mon March 14, 2011:
What an amazing airplane! thanks for sharing.

A visitor from United States posted Mon March 14, 2011:
Priceless

A visitor from United States posted Mon March 14, 2011:
Wow! I hope there are more where these came from; keep 'em coming! - rsa, 2011-03-14

A visitor from - posted Mon March 14, 2011:
WOW! This is a fantastic picture, I do hope you can upload more! Makes me feel as if I were standing there right now, watching them takeoff:)

A visitor from United States posted Mon March 14, 2011:
For someone my age (27) it often seems like WW2 happened in black and white. Images like this bring it to life. Unbelievable quality to the shot and the scan. Thanks.

A visitor from Germany posted Mon March 14, 2011:
Fantastic quality for a picture that old. What a great addition to the data base.

A visitor from Germany posted Mon March 14, 2011:
You can feel the History in this picture!

A visitor from Belgium posted Mon March 14, 2011:
WoW, a real historic image! Thanks for sharing! best regards, Walter

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