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The 99th FS were first issued in May 1943 with hand me down P-40L's. As the other Squadrons were formed ( 100th, 301st, 302nd) worn out P-39's and P-47 Razorbacks were also issued. It wasn't until 1944 that P-51B/C's were issued and these were still war weary cast off's from other squadrons. They didn't receive the P-51D until late 1944, first date I can find being October 1944.