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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.

ACCESSORIES USED:

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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)

November 2022

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