357th FG Model Gallery

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Model of P-51B “Joan” made by Les Wells in honor of Merle Olmsted, the de facto historian of the 357th FG. Merle was crew chief on “Joan”

Welcome to the 357th Fighter Group Model Gallery. The Gallery is a tribute to the 357th FG. Our Goal is to build and display as many different 357th FG aircraft as possible. We now have 200+ models on display, built by model builders from around the world. This is not a model building contest, but a Tribute to the wonderful men of the 357th FG and the P-51s they flew. Any model of a 357th FG aircraft is welcome here. This may be the largest collection of models dedicated to one fighter unit on display anywhere. A sincere “Thanks” to all those who have contributed. If you would like to submit your model for display in the gallery, contact Jim Anderson at jimswa@juno.com

(Under Construction)

P-51D "Mary's Lil Lamb" model made by Richard Gonzales

Joe Black with his P-51D "Mary's Lil Lamb" model

Joe Cannon's P-51D "Little Joe" by Rod Turner

Joe Cannon with his model of "Little Joe"

"Olivia De H" flown by Ted Conlin. Model built by Richard Gonzales with decals by John Soule.

Ted Conlin with his model of Olivia De H

P-51 D Billy's Bitch flown by OBee O'Brien, 363rd FS. Made by John Greiner with decals from Mike Grant.

John Griener presented this beautiful model to OBee 30 Jun 2001!!

"Swamp Fox" flown by Will Foard. This beautiful model was built by Richard Gonzales using decals made by John Soule. The model was sent to Will.

Will Foard with his model of P-51D "Swamp Fox."

P-51B Doodle Bug flown by 363rd FS pilot John Skara

Ralph Nollan and John Skara with the model Ralph built of John's Doodle Bug.

Kalamazoo Kid P-51B flown by Charles Pearson of the 363rd FS. This beautiful model was built by Jim Fox using decals by John Soule.

Jim Fox with Charles Pearson and model of Kalamazoo Kid. 1 Aug 2002 at the Kalamazoo Air Museum.

Display in the Kalamazoo Air Museum, MI

Model of Kalamazoo Kid signed by pilot Charles Pearson for the Kalamazoo Air Museum Display.

"Trusty Rusty" flown by 357th FG Ace, Bob Winks. Beautiful model made by Don Lloyd using decals from John Soule. This model was sent to Bob, thanks to Don Lloyd.

Bob Winks with him model of his P-51D "Trusty Rusty."

"Shoo Shoo Baby" 42-106447, C5-L, Flown by John C. Howell, 364th FS, 4 Victories.

Model Maker Jeff Blomstad presents his model of "Shoo Shoo Baby" to John Howell, summer of 2000. Jeff grew up next to John, who shared some of his memories of flying "Shoo Shoo Baby" with Jeff.