New Corsair restoration at OSH?

corsair166b · **Posted:** Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:14 am

A little bent wing bird landed on my shoulder and told me there is a new Corsair restoration debutting at OSH this year, the former Frank Arrufat machine redone by John Lane....anyone got pics?

Then this little bird left some round engine oil on my shoulder and flew off....

Mark

JohnTerrell · **Posted:** Thu Jul 29, 2010 1:36 am

Yeah, I saw through FlightAware that N209TW arrived at the show today - I'll be sure to make a note to look for it when I get over there in a couple of days - camera in hand.

Thinking about some of the warbirds in attendance this year, I imagine there will surely be some stiff competition with regards to judging.

JohnTerrell · **Posted:** Thu Jul 29, 2010 1:57 am

I went searching and actually found a few photos taken of it on Wednesday - the thing looks downright spectacular, and very, very authentic (note the braced-canopy too):

http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/photo/500067L.html
http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/photo/500066L.html

spookythecat · **Posted:** Thu Jul 29, 2010 2:48 am

I'm still having computer issues preventing me from sharing photos but I saw it come in and it is the most beautiful Corsair i've ever seen. Definately a Grand Champion contender.

D Fisher · **Posted:** Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:57 am

Hi Mark

Heres a few I took last night of it arriving..and one of the Seafire...

Doug

Rob Mears · **Posted:** Thu Jul 29, 2010 7:07 am

John Lane raises the bar once again. :shock:

Anyone up for a dawn raid over Rabaul?

Lightning · **Joined:** Fri Nov 05, 2004 7:06 pm **Posts:** 424

Holy Mary Mother of God !

There is something wrong with the Judges if this doesn't get awarded Grand Champion
Though I must admit the Sea Fire and the Mid West P-51D are a close runner up
Lightning

lmritger · **Posted:** Thu Jul 29, 2010 7:48 am

Oh BABY!!! I can't tell you how awesome it is to see a Corsair in an authentic matte paint scheme... also, was someone able to nail down the actual ID of the Corsair which Lindbergh flew while on his Pacific tour?

Between this and that Seafire, naval aviation fans have a WHOLE LOT to be grateful for this year!

Lynn

kalamazookid · **Posted:** Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:03 am

Wow! I love the matte paint scheme. Wish more warbirds were painted like that, it really gives it an authentic look. The tape over the gun ports is a nice touch too.

Lightning · **Joined:** Fri Nov 05, 2004 7:06 pm **Posts:** 424

Howdy All

Anyone clicked onto the Pilot, whose name was painted on the side of Corsair !
He was a Cilivian Consultant in the SW Pacific during WW2

Lightning

Jerry O'Neill · **Posted:** Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:29 am

WOW!
I just fell in love!
Magnificent Corsair!
Way to go Mr. Lane!

Lindbergh was very involved with the goings on at Vought Sikorsky before and during the war.
He lived nearby, was a personal friend of Igor Sikorsky, and helped out with some of the production test flying. He also did a lot of work and flight testing on fuel consumption. Like his work with the P-38, he showed how the correct settings and mixtures could increase range. He also flew Combat missions in the Pacific, and with Marine pilot Frank Clark's leading the way, worked out ways to add more stores to the underside of the Corsair. Most people are more familiar with his P-38 time in the Pacific, but he was with the Marines and the Corsairs too!

BTW, where will this fabulous Corsair be based?
Jerry

Pogmusic · **Posted:** Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:56 am

Absolutely one of the best Corsairs I've seen. Love the flat finish. Awesome. Well done!

Robbie Stuart · **Posted:** Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:20 am

John, you have done good again! Fine looking airplane.

Robbie

The Inspector · **Posted:** Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:50 am

A friend and former co-worker buddy works for John. I saw this airplane about 50% complete just two years ago in 2 Falls while visiting another set of friends who live there. It was pretty spectacular sitting on it's tires, sans wing panels and the lower fuselage skin off for access to the cockpit and under panel areas. Now if some arbitrary 'judge' doesn't over rule all the documentation (like what happened a few years ago with another of Johns F4U's) and insist the factory documented paint application is 'wrong' and subtract points. this should be a winner!
Nice work to all @ John Lane in Twin Falls and to you especially, Jeff!

Django · **Posted:** Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:55 am

That is STUNNING!

What's the story on the red on the gun ports and shell casing exits? Did they use red tape to cover them up in combat ops? I've only seen "normal" tape used.

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