WHF Corsair 92050 has first flight after restoration.

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Sabremech
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WHF Corsair 92050 has first flight after restoration.

Thu Mar 18, 2021 2:07 pm

Corsair 92050 took to the skies again for the first time in almost 50 years on Tuesday March 9th. First flight lasted approximately 30 minutes and no major issues encountered. A video of the first flight will be posted on the WHF website in the next couple of days. www.warbirdheritagefoundation.org
kalamazookid
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Re: WHF Corsair 92050 has first flight after restoration.

Thu Mar 18, 2021 2:35 pm

Congratulations to all involved! Hope to see it later this summer in Wisconsin or at Waukegan.
MKD1966
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Re: WHF Corsair 92050 has first flight after restoration.

Thu Mar 18, 2021 3:31 pm

Outstanding !!! Congratulations to all involved... Who got the honors of making the first flight ?
Mike
whistlingdeath77
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Re: WHF Corsair 92050 has first flight after restoration.

Fri Mar 19, 2021 6:29 am

was there a video on the site? I didnt see it
Sabremech
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Re: WHF Corsair 92050 has first flight after restoration.

Fri Mar 19, 2021 7:22 am

whistlingdeath77 wrote:was there a video on the site? I didnt see it


Video to be posted on the WHF website over the weekend.
Thanks
Dan K
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Re: WHF Corsair 92050 has first flight after restoration.

Fri Mar 19, 2021 8:14 am

Congratulations, Dave! Happy to hear first flight was a safe one.

Fly Navy starting to shape up for KOSH.
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Re: WHF Corsair 92050 has first flight after restoration.

Fri Mar 19, 2021 9:28 am

Great news! I am looking forward to seeing it in Waukegan.
Sabremech
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Re: WHF Corsair 92050 has first flight after restoration.

Sat Mar 20, 2021 3:04 pm

First flight video of Corsair 92050 is up on our website. www.warbirdheritagefoundation.org
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Re: WHF Corsair 92050 has first flight after restoration.

Sat Mar 20, 2021 3:26 pm

A stunning restoration and colour scheme, the midnight blue and red bands look simply awesome together.

I’m guessing this was a land based squadron - hence why no arrester hook?!
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Re: WHF Corsair 92050 has first flight after restoration.

Sat Mar 20, 2021 5:36 pm

Congratulations to all, love the paint choice too.
Sabremech
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Re: WHF Corsair 92050 has first flight after restoration.

Sat Mar 20, 2021 7:33 pm

Wyvernfan wrote:A stunning restoration and colour scheme, the midnight blue and red bands look simply awesome together.

I’m guessing this was a land based squadron - hence why no arrester hook?!


A tail hook might be added later if we are able to locate one along with the tail hook components.
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Re: WHF Corsair 92050 has first flight after restoration.

Sun Mar 21, 2021 10:13 am

good thing he didn't do a runup with that L bird behind him :)
Sabremech
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Re: WHF Corsair 92050 has first flight after restoration.

Sun Mar 21, 2021 12:05 pm

Stoney wrote:good thing he didn't do a runup with that L bird behind him :)


They were well aware of the L-bird parked where it was so no run up planned between the hangars.
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Re: WHF Corsair 92050 has first flight after restoration.

Sun Mar 21, 2021 11:31 pm

Congratulations to your team. Beautiful bird and love the markings. Can't wait to see it out in person.
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Re: WHF Corsair 92050 has first flight after restoration.

Mon Mar 22, 2021 7:23 am

A sincere congrats to you and the whole WHF team!

Ken
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