P51 Mustang Fuel Filler Cap Relic.

[Falschirmjager]

This was one of a few items i bought at the Malvern Military Convention in March. Its a fuel filler cap from an American P51 Mustang escort fighter reportedly shot down during a raid on Regensberg, Germany. Sadly that was the only data i had with the piece which i think is a just a nice item of aviation memorabilia. I once had a massive collection of such items but had to trim it all down so much of it has gone now. This was just one of those nice items i had to snap up.

[Steve T]

Very nice relic

Has it got any numbers stamped anywhere on it ? They might be under some of the corrosion but, if it has got a number stamped on it, the first three will tell you what type of mustang it was (e.g. 106 = P51 B , 109 = P51 E)

Cheers

Steve T

[Falschirmjager]

Very nice relic

Has it got any numbers stamped anywhere on it ? They might be under some of the corrosion but, if it has got a number stamped on it, the first three will tell you what type of mustang it was (e.g. 106 = P51 B , 109 = P51 E)

Cheers

Steve T

Hi Steve, Thanks for that info. There is numbering present part of the black rubberised seal and it is -10450-2 apart from these there are no stampings i can see in the metal parts. Would the above numbering be significant? Thanks again Steve. Regards, Tim.

[Steve T]

The 10450 is the part number and the '2' denotes which side it's for. Before the dash ( -10450 ) should be the three numbers you need.



Cheers

Steve T

[Falschirmjager]

The 10450 is the part number and the '2' denotes which side it's for. Before the dash ( -10450 ) should be the three numbers you need.



Cheers

Steve T

Drat it Steve the three numbers before the - are missing as a chunk of that part of the rubber has been torn away! Never mind though its a nice interesting piece anyway. I had actually sold off all my aviation relics but for one of those unexplainable reasons only us collectors could understand i just liked it, thought it was quirky and bought it. It was originally priced at £85 and a couple of dealer mates of mine had bought it to sell on. They asked me what best price would be so i suggested £45 and if it doesnt sell by end of the day i would buy it off em. Thankfuly it was still there and so i bought it. Glad i did really Steve. Thanks loads for that info as its most welcome. Regards, Tim.

[Steve T]

No probs mate Nice buy I have dug up about 10 Bowater filler caps but never a P-51 cap !!! I am jealous

Steve T

[Falschirmjager]

No probs mate Nice buy I have dug up about 10 Bowater filler caps but never a P-51 cap !!! I am jealous

Steve T

Have to admit Steve ive not come across many P51 relics. Sad the history of this item was not intact with it as i would have liked to known but never mind! Im sure if you stick with it you will find one one day mate! Tim.

[ssg keay]

Steve, the 106 does not always denote a P-51B, we found a D model Mustang a few years back and the fuel tank stated clearly P-51B. When produced they created more B tanks then planes and as the tank was identical to the D, they never changed the labels/codes. Danny