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National WW2 Museum P-40E

Fri Feb 07, 2014 2:47 pm

Howdy all

http://flyboysaeroworks.com/projects/cu ... e-warhawk/

http://www.warbirdsnews.com/aviation-mu ... leans.html

Lightning

Re: National WW2 Museum P-40E

Fri Feb 07, 2014 2:59 pm

Thanks for the links. The museum has put together quite a collection of aircraft. I wonder if they have plans to acquire any others.

Re: National WW2 Museum P-40E

Fri Feb 07, 2014 3:10 pm

There was an earlier thread here slating the museum for turning a veteran of the Aleutian campaign to a 23rd FG lookalike.

Re: National WW2 Museum P-40E

Fri Feb 07, 2014 5:40 pm

I've also seen comments that this is largely a new-build full-scale replica incorporating a few original parts..not sure which is correct.

SN

Re: National WW2 Museum P-40E

Fri Feb 07, 2014 6:22 pm

Most of their aircraft are. The Spitfire apparently uses quite a bit of steel sheet for skinning, and the Bf109 is of somewhat dubious provenance.

Re: National WW2 Museum P-40E

Sat Feb 08, 2014 9:48 pm

Mike wrote:Most of their aircraft are. The Spitfire apparently uses quite a bit of steel sheet for skinning, and the Bf109 is of somewhat dubious provenance.


I got a series of good photos on both when they were on the ground for the 109's addition a few years back. From what I understand, both were rebuilt from various parts. Photos here:

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=24383


-Brandon
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