New Book Illustrations - 355th FG, TFW - Page 2 - Aircraft of World War II

Chocks away! · 05-29-2008, 07:33 PM

What's the story behind the Russian text on the one Mustang?

Violator · 06-04-2008, 12:34 AM

Hi Chocks,

The following explanation comes from "Mustang Aces of the Eighth Air Force" by Jerry Scutts:

"Several of Hovde's later Mustangs (including OLE V and OLE V) carried the same legend in cyrillic script, originally applied during a 'shuttle-bombing' escort mission. This translates as Major Vazh Hovde, the name of Hovde's father, who was of Russian extraction."

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06-04-2008, 12:34 AM	#17
Violator Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 48	Hi Chocks, The following explanation comes from "Mustang Aces of the Eighth Air Force" by Jerry Scutts: "Several of Hovde's later Mustangs (including OLE V and OLE V) carried the same legend in cyrillic script, originally applied during a 'shuttle-bombing' escort mission. This translates as Major Vazh Hovde, the name of Hovde's father, who was of Russian extraction."