Tue Dec 27, 2011 6:29 pm
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Tue Dec 27, 2011 7:14 pm
Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:29 pm
L. Thompson wrote:It would be great if major pieces of this aircraft (below)..IF truly still in existence/hiding, could be used in this worthwhile project...
Serial #: 43-24760
Construction #:104-25789
Civil Registration: NX28388
Model: P-51B-15-NA
Status: Restoration
Last info: 2003
History:
Jacqueline Cochran, Los Angeles, CA, 1946-1948
- Registered as NX28388
- Flew as Bendix Racer #13.
- Crashed Sept. 1948.
Mike Coutches, Hayward, CA, 1973-2003. ???
- Reported stored, Indio, CA, 1973.
- Under restoration. ???
Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:58 pm
Wed Dec 28, 2011 11:19 am
Wed Dec 28, 2011 11:38 am
L. Thompson wrote:It would be great if major pieces of this aircraft (below)..IF truly still in existence/hiding, could be used in this worthwhile project...
Serial #: 43-24760
Construction #:104-25789
Civil Registration: NX28388
Model: P-51B-15-NA
Status: Restoration
Last info: 2003
History:
Jacqueline Cochran, Los Angeles, CA, 1946-1948
- Registered as NX28388
- Flew as Bendix Racer #13.
- Crashed Sept. 1948.
Mike Coutches, Hayward, CA, 1973-2003. ???
- Reported stored, Indio, CA, 1973.
- Under restoration. ???
Wed Dec 28, 2011 5:14 pm
Dave Homewood wrote:Hi Austin,
I have heard a couple of your interviews on Warbird Radio about this project - one ofthem very recently - and I have a lot of admiration for what you are doing, and your drive and dedication. I wish you the best of luck in succeeding with this amazing plan, and I look forward to future updates.
Cheers
Dave
cooper9411 wrote:Austin thanks for the post. Drive and determination is what it takes to get where you want to go! Sounds like you have a lot of both, best of luck
lmritger wrote:
At the risk of sounding a discordant note, I would suggest this would be the perfect basis of a restoration designed as a tribute to Jackie Cochran, and to celebrate the role of women in aviation. The brave and worthy warriors of Tuskegee are currently represented by two gorgeous flying Mustangs, while to my knowledge there is not one single historic flying aircraft or program which focuses solely on the important and ground-breaking role played by women in the history of aviation. Yes, there are numerous women pilots, such as our own LadyO2Pilot or Carolyn Grace, but I'm speaking of an actual dedicated program featuring a genuine historic aircraft flown primarily by a famous female pilot. If this aircraft still exists at all, it would be absolutely perfect for such a role.
Lynn
Wed Dec 28, 2011 7:32 pm
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Wed Dec 28, 2011 10:50 pm
L. Thompson wrote:Below is my dad's short account on his day with Jackie' P-51B. Hope it copies large enough to read.
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