Mon Nov 03, 2008 7:53 am
Mon Nov 03, 2008 7:58 am
and it will have MY wheels on it since its orig. wheels were corroded and I just happened to rescue a set a few years ago, and just happened to pass them on to someone who passed them on to the plane
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marine air wrote:I'm disappointed.
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camshaw wrote:now maybe somebody should send this great news as an example to the navy museums cordinator.....
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Now that the artwork has been out of the water for some time, it is beginning to peel. Furthermore, the majority of the structure appears to be in excellent condition. Except for some areas of corrosion from the ammunition and the obvious damage from the ditching, I suspect not much will need to be replaced. You never know though until the disassembly and inspection is complete.Steve Nelson wrote:I'm certainly thrilled to see another P-47 (my favorite WWII fighter) return to the skies, but as a history buff, I hope the cowl and fuselage skins with the original artwork will be preserved as-is. Since this will be a ground-up rebuild, those parts would probably end up getting replaced anyway..might as well save the originals.
Mon Nov 03, 2008 9:15 pm
mustangdriver wrote:I think you may see things happen....