12 U.S. Air Force 325 Fighter ͭ ͪ Group, "Checkertail Clan"
It was established as a Fighter Squadron in mid-1942 and Trained under I Fighter Command primarily in the Northeast with Republic P-47 Thunderbolts. It was deployed to the Mediterranean Theater of Operations in Algeria and participated in the North African campaign, providing tactical air Support to the Advanced of the United States Fifth Army. It Attacked enemy tank columns, troop concentrations, road Transports, bridges, and other Targets of Opportunity. It also Flew Combat Missions over Sicily from Airfields in Tunisia, supporting Allied Ground Forces in the Liberation of the Island. In late 1943, the Squadron was Transferred to Italy and Continued tactical Operations as part of Twelfth Air Force. It Supported the Fifth Army in the Advance into Central and northern Italy during the Italian campaign. In 1944, it was re-equipped with North American P-51D Mustangs. It Continued Combat Operations until the German surrender. It was Demobilized in northern Italy in the Summer of 1945 and was inactivated in October.
I built this kit in Honor of a Friend who unfortunately passed away at the Age of 58.
Kit: Trumpeter 1:32
Awesome
A wonderful build, Hans Peter @messerschmitt
This is a great way to honor your friend who clearly passed away too early.
Beautiful honor, Hans @messerschmitt. 58 is way too young.
Excellent model and a great tribute to your friend, Hans Peter!
That's one fine looking build/Stang, Hans. Well done!
Brutal! That tail makes me all dizzy!
Great build Hans. 😊 A very fitting tribute to your friend and I'm sure they would have been very impressed 👍
Wonderful build! I know how difficult it can be to get checkerboard decals laid down nicely, and you did an excellent job.