Mustang Mk.1 - The Soviet Stallion

[Kingtiez-live]

Source galore, I’m going to have to take a look at these when I have time. Thanks

[Josephs_Piano]

Also although it did not see combat, 2 were flown in trials by a combat unit -

[Nostalgistic]

@Josephs_Piano

I can’t link to the original picture in this screen grab, but it might perhaps show 3 gunports in the near wing??

I got you. Here’s a much clearer and “higher-resolution” photo. You can clearly see three gun ports in each wing.

I can confirm this because the source identifies it as ex-RAF AG348, a Mustang Mk.I, which matches with the serial number database.

Above, the AG348 is listed as a Mustang Mk.I.

@Josephs_Piano

ETA: This site also states 4 x .50’s

It seems likely the author confused it with the P-51A / Mustang Mk.II, which was also powered by an Allison engine but equipped with a newer powerplant and armed with four .50 cal machine guns instead.