P-47G-10-CU 42-25068 G-CDVX / Previous ID N47DG
Sat Nov 01, 2008 7:11 am
Wixer's
As you may know, here at The Fighter Collection ( http://friends-of-tfc.blogspot.com/ ) we're rebuilding the ex Ray Stutsman P-47G to flying condition.
During its years flying in the states, did wix members take the opportunity to photograph the aircraft in-flight or on the ground?
If you have, would you post them here, or pm me your shots.
Any interesting stories of its find or rebuild by Ray would be most welcome.
Martyn
Team 47
As you may know, here at The Fighter Collection ( http://friends-of-tfc.blogspot.com/ ) we're rebuilding the ex Ray Stutsman P-47G to flying condition.
During its years flying in the states, did wix members take the opportunity to photograph the aircraft in-flight or on the ground?
If you have, would you post them here, or pm me your shots.
Any interesting stories of its find or rebuild by Ray would be most welcome.
Martyn
Team 47
Sat Nov 01, 2008 7:52 am
This is a photo of me performing a carburetor adjustment after an inspection when I was at the Lone Star Flight Museum, and this would be circa 1997 or 98.
Sat Nov 01, 2008 8:08 am
skymstr02 wrote:
This is a photo of me performing a carburetor adjustment after an inspection when I was at the Lone Star Flight Museum, and this would be circa 1997 or 98.
Cool photo
What ever happened to the Howard(background) 
Sat Nov 01, 2008 8:24 am
Ray Stutsman with Peter Arnold in the back.
Here's one of my tribute A-2 jacket
Ray Stutsman sent me the formation flight & Beckham pics, and the others were sent to me by WIX member John Kerr. I have others I can post later.
Todd
Here's one of my tribute A-2 jacket
Ray Stutsman sent me the formation flight & Beckham pics, and the others were sent to me by WIX member John Kerr. I have others I can post later.
Todd
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Sat Nov 01, 2008 8:59 am
I can't wait to see this one completed! 
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Sat Nov 01, 2008 9:19 am
Sorry but I never got to see this particular P-47.
But I do have these...............
Major Beckham and SSgt Bush-crew chief
Maj Ben Rimmerman & Capt Beckham
But I do have these...............
Major Beckham and SSgt Bush-crew chief
Maj Ben Rimmerman & Capt Beckham
Sat Nov 01, 2008 9:20 am
Ray Stutsman with WWII ace Walter Beckham (the original Little Demon's pilot) in the back.
I think that is Peter Arnold in the back...see this post
http://warbirdinformationexchange.org/p ... ter+arnold
Sat Nov 01, 2008 9:31 am
D Fisher wrote:Ray Stutsman with WWII ace Walter Beckham (the original Little Demon's pilot) in the back.
I think that is Peter Arnold in the back...see this post
http://warbirdinformationexchange.org/p ... ter+arnold
I believe you are correct...my bad
...I know I've seen the pics of Ray taking Beckham up somewhere.
Sat Nov 01, 2008 12:43 pm
Still the best looking P-47 yet restored. I have 100 pics or so. You'll do well to make her look as good as she used to.
August
Jones-Riverside Airport, Tulsa mid 80's
Sat Nov 01, 2008 1:14 pm
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Sat Nov 01, 2008 1:32 pm
I always wanted to see this one, and never got to.
Sat Nov 01, 2008 7:21 pm
Martyn,
I will check with my family to see what pictures we have. As far as stories, what kind would you like. I can remember one time my brother and I were out on our Father's grass strip and Ray made a low pass/straffing run. It was fast and low enough that both me and my brother were blown backwards about ten feet. I have already made the promise to myself that as soon as "Little Demon" is back in the air, I will come and see it. Man do I miss that bird!!!
Also, are you leaving the jump seat in it or are you removing it? If you are leaving it in will you have any kind of ride program? That was the worst thing for me, I was too young to ride in it but both my brothers got a ride with Ray.
I will check with my family to see what pictures we have. As far as stories, what kind would you like. I can remember one time my brother and I were out on our Father's grass strip and Ray made a low pass/straffing run. It was fast and low enough that both me and my brother were blown backwards about ten feet. I have already made the promise to myself that as soon as "Little Demon" is back in the air, I will come and see it. Man do I miss that bird!!!
Also, are you leaving the jump seat in it or are you removing it? If you are leaving it in will you have any kind of ride program? That was the worst thing for me, I was too young to ride in it but both my brothers got a ride with Ray.
Sat Nov 01, 2008 7:45 pm
Martyn,
Please keep us up to date on this build. As many know, this is the plane of my heart.
Not the particular aircraft but the memory of my Pop. Can't wait to see her or hear of her first return to flight. Razorbacks are the best!
Please keep us up to date on this build. As many know, this is the plane of my heart.
Not the particular aircraft but the memory of my Pop. Can't wait to see her or hear of her first return to flight. Razorbacks are the best!
Sat Nov 01, 2008 8:24 pm
My first warbird ride was with Ray in Little Demon. What a great airplane. Started a life long fascination with Thunderbolts.
I have a bunch of great pictures of her through the years, including one with a tree growing through her at Hardwick's back lot.
Years ago I interviewed Ray about the restoration and have a lot of photos as well. I suppose when it gets back in the air all that stuff will end up in Warbird Digest.
Last I heard Ray was still alive and kicking although suffering from Parkinsons.
I have a bunch of great pictures of her through the years, including one with a tree growing through her at Hardwick's back lot.
Years ago I interviewed Ray about the restoration and have a lot of photos as well. I suppose when it gets back in the air all that stuff will end up in Warbird Digest.
Last I heard Ray was still alive and kicking although suffering from Parkinsons.
Sat Nov 01, 2008 8:43 pm
gtokid wrote:Ray Stutsman with Peter Arnold in the back.
Here's one of my tribute A-2 jacket
Ray Stutsman sent me the formation flight & Beckham pics, and the others were sent to me by WIX member John Kerr. I have others I can post later.
Todd
What year are the ones in the hangar taken??
TIA,
Lynn