From Jorge Nunez-Padin's data (more on his book below):
0389: [one of 27 F4U-5 and variants received by Argentina)
F4U-5 (BuAer 121881)
First flight in USA May 19, 1957 (possibly ref. to first flight pre-delivery to Argentina); assigned to Punta India Aeronaval Base as 03893 / 3-C-17 with the Day Squadron.
Assigned to the 2nd Attack Squadron (2a Escuadrilla de Ataque) as 0389 / 2-A-17 on December 23, 1958.
According to the Damage Report Sept. 1960, it suffered damage to the landing gear and had the propeller destroyed; it was repaired and became 0389 / 3-A-217.
During 1964 became 0389 / 3-A-202.
On Jan.21, 1965 it was assigned to Aeronaval Arsenal Nr. 1 to have the powerplant and the stabilizer surfaces replaced due to severe inflight vibration.
WFU through Document "Resolucion" (directive) M1124C/65.
Used as a monument at the Almirante Zar Aeronaval Base (Trelew) until 1989.
Sold and exported to the USA in 1991.
Owned by the Lone Star Flight Museum (Scholes Field, Galveston, Texas). At the time of the writing of these notes, the airplane was undergoing a major restoration.
Guys, if you have not done so, may I suggest that you purchase a copy of this little book?
"Vought F4U-5, -5N, -5NL Corsair (Serie Aeronaval Nr.9)
Museum of Naval Aviation
Aeronaval Institute
by Jorge Nunez Padin
Great photos and data (in Spanish though) with some English text.
Jorge and his fellow researchers have been producing high quality books and booklets on different aircraft that have seen service in Argentina and Chile. Prices were (I haven't purchase a book from him in a while) $10.00 that included shipping and handling. I have bought 12 of his books so far.
Jorge can be reached here:
marauder@satlink.com
or visit:
www.fuerzasnavales.com
Tell him that Tulio sent you.
He is indeed, one of the good guys.
Saludos,
Tulio
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