I am looking for information regarding P-47 "Passionate Patsy".
 
A photo of the nose art of this a/c appears in Mr Ernest McDowell's book of the P-47 in the Pacific published by Squadron Publications. The photo shows the front port side of the a/c, which appears to be painted Olive with white leading edge to the mainplanes. The cowling flaps are in an alternating light/dark colour-? yellow and black. I understand that the 310th FS carried yellow markings on the cowlings but cannot tell if "Patsy" was painted on a yellow or olive  cowling panel. The front section of the canopy is of the type carried by "razorback" P-47s. I think the photo was taken in New Guinea. It is captioned as being flown by Lt Ralph Barnes.
 
I am interested in finding out the serial no. of this a/c, and any markings/ numbers carried on the fuselage. I believe 310 FS a/c carried "H-" something on the fuselage.
 
I am appreciatice of any replies though I am aware the information I'm after may not be available.
 
Robert Hagger
South Australia.

Robert,
       Check other posts under 58th FG and the archives on this site-but don't
stop there.  Brainstorm for other connections-I've  found info in some
surprising locations.
         I don't have it available right now, but i do have an e-mail address
of a source that might be helpful-I'll get it to you asap.  This will also be
contact info for a 58FG reunion coming up in June in Omaha, if I remember
 right.
        Keep em' flying!
Wolfcub
        

       

proud vet-3rd of 4 generations

Robert : Air Force Colors Vol. # 3  By Dana Bell . Has a color plate of 310th Sq. P - 47.
Butterscotch yellow Cowl - white tail.    Page 68
Excellent Photo of 310th P - 47 H38 .
Shows Yellow Cowl w/ alternating colored Cowl Flaps , White Tail.   Page 28
310th P - 47s were Numbered H34 - H66
Mike

Thanks gentlemen,
 
I'm tracking down a book "No glamour, No glory" about the 58th FG through my local library which I'll peruse for clues/info, and I'll try and find Dana Bell's book.

Robert,
 
Based on the information below and at attachment, I believe your aircraft was serialed 42-29091.
 
As indicated at attachment '091 was flown by Lt. Barns in NMF overall with a Red cowl ring with partial Yellow cowl panel and propleller hub livery.
 
http://modelingmadness.com/scotts/decals/super/ss48733.htm
 
"The other natural metal P-47D is 'Passionate Patsy' from the 310th FS/58th FG in the Pacific. It has the broad black wing and fuselage bands common to the late war as well as a white tail. The unit's pre-war rudder markings are most prominent as is the cheese cake nose art, that appears to have been toned down a bit at some time!"
 
Take what you like and leave the rest....
 
Andy

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Andy           these are 2 different planes; the camouflaged one is a razorback D-20 or earlier. There is a coloured background to the artwork--you can see the camo at top and bottom---but must be the 310th's dark yellow as the name has a white edge.
If so the cowl flaps are probably black-white.                      Nick

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This is almost certainly the same artwork---it looks identical---but most likely the detachable centre cowling panel was transferred to a later (bubble-top) ( as sometimes in the Eighth and Ninth ).
The caption says it's from the 35FG on Okinawa at the EOW awaiting scrapping; the red nose ring and tail number on the model sheet fit the 40th FS / 35th FG markings. Maybe a 35th plane taken over by the 58th ?
The panel with the nose art looks lighter but might just be faded though there is no red cowl ring. Note the absence of an outline to the names.                               Nick

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Robert,
 
And here's another extracted from http://www.yellowairplane.com/34th/1_Kenny_Cox.html
 
Take what you like and leave the rest....
 
Andy

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Thanks for the further input.
On hyperscale theme pics forum, Norris Graser has posted photo of his build of a 310FS 58FG P-47 "Pied Piper" with red/silver cowl flaps and yellow cowl (Feb 19th post)
www.clubhyper.com/forums/themepicsframe.htm
Robert

Not sure if you are still looking for a photo of this P-47 .
there is one for sell on Ebay.Codes can't be seen but shows most  of the plane .
Not sure if I can put Ebay stuff on here but do a search on P-47

Thanks-I'll check it out on eBay.
I saw a photo last week of the a/c in a book on the P-47 by Roger Freeman-serial not discernible, last no. of fuselage code probably a "2". I thought I'd try and contact author or publisher to see if more detail available.
Regards

Robert           afraid Roger passed on recently; have you tried a posting on the Thunderbolt site at
www.p47pilots.com   ?                        Nick

Thanks for the timely message Nick,
I was about to email Mr Freeman via Osprey publishing.
I'll check out P47pilots.com.
Robert

If anyone is interested-I've narrowed down the serial of the P-47D-15 RA to 42-23??? which fits with the photo in Roger Freeman's book-the batch of a/c this one belonged to were numbered 4223143 to 4223299.The last 3 numerals still elude me. The fuselage no. still  unknown.
Robert

Robert,
I have an original photo of ''Passionate Patsy'' in its razorback form, and with the help of a magnifying glass I can confirm the serial # as 42-23190. The fuselage has what could be a "2" as an end number, although this is partly obscured.
Regards Mark .
Victoria. Australia.

Thanks Mark-much appreciated. I tried enlarging the photo in Freeman's book on photocopier but it didn't help with the serial no.
I agree the fuselage no. probably ends in "2"-the little bit visible suggests it's a bit of a funny shape . I'm guessing  the 2 may be like an upside down back to front "5". The "5"s had an unusual shape on this sqns a/c.
regards,
Robert