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P-51D-5, 44-15284, Lt. Col. Felix L. Vidal, CO of 325th FG, 15th AF, Lesina, Italy, spring 1945
Felix Louis Vidal was born on July 22, 1912, in
Madison, South Dakota. After graduation from
Madison High School, he enlisted in the military academy in West Point. After the graduation,
he went through pilot training and when the USA
entered WWII he held the staff and command
posts. On March 2, 1945, he assumed command
of the 325th Fighter Group and on June 6, 1945,
Lt. Col. Wyatt P. Exum replaced him in this role.
Felix Vidal's further career was associated with
the aviation and army and he retired in 1963 with
the rank of Brigadier General. He passed away
on July 16, 1983, in Brevard, Florida. During his
tenure with the 325th FG, nicknamed Checkertails
due to their recognition markings, Felix Vidal flew
Mustang christened Dusty Butt. On May 31, 1945,
this airplane was damaged during the crash.
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P-51D-15+ LööK (Brassin)
P-51D exhaust stacks (Brassin)
P-51D wheels cross tread (Brassin)
P-51D cockpit (Brassin)
P-51D 75gal drop tanks (Brassin)
P-51D wheel bay PRINT (Brassin)
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