Wow, thanks for all the information!!!

For the record, the model will be a "C" variant (can't say why just now - don't want to tip my hand) but I'll definitely look at the stab on the plane that I want to model.

I'd also heard the comment that the C variant was a little bit faster than the B but I don't know (a) if it's true, or, (b) if true, whether it was due to a bigger engine (not likely) or something in the aerodynamics.

I'll also look in the wing root to see if there was a size difference in that leading edge 'bump' for the LG. My photos seem to show a slightly less pronounced LE there.

A closer inspection of my photos also shows that my particular plane did not have the Malcolm Hood, so I won't need to deal with that.

If I remember correctly, the Tuskeegee Airmen were issued P-51C's and had their tailplanes all painted red. A Tuskeegee airman that I know says that they never lost a bomber that they were guarding.

Thanks for all the info folks. Any more comments???

Bob