Tue Apr 18, 2006 2:43 pm
TAdan wrote:Until recently I thought the only surviving P-35 (or member of the P-35 family) was at the MUSAF.
Doesn't Weeks have a P-35 or AT-12 as well?
Tue Apr 18, 2006 7:40 pm
glad you guys enjoyed.
BDK, thanks for the pick me up on the b-25. i could of swore when i was there it was a p-38 i was a seein'! but it's clearly a b-25 after i checked my pic again and zoomed in.
Couple of things I got some second hand info on through a contact:
- B-17 funding is coming along slowly, apparently still needs more to begin the next stages of restoration
- the Zero that's there is apparently a rare russian built one (out of only 5)? just know that it won't be getting an original engine. anyone know anything more on this??
-was told by a volunteer they believe the mustang in there is a P-51K (anyone?)
brian
BDK, thanks for the pick me up on the b-25. i could of swore when i was there it was a p-38 i was a seein'! but it's clearly a b-25 after i checked my pic again and zoomed in.
Couple of things I got some second hand info on through a contact:
- B-17 funding is coming along slowly, apparently still needs more to begin the next stages of restoration
- the Zero that's there is apparently a rare russian built one (out of only 5)? just know that it won't be getting an original engine. anyone know anything more on this??
-was told by a volunteer they believe the mustang in there is a P-51K (anyone?)
brian
Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:00 pm
so here's what was at the camarillo CAF musuem. couple of nice surprises here as well. also a few T-28's outside and flying around, as well an SNJ under restoration in the hanger. enjoy!
Spitfire getting it's annual
B-25 out on the ramp, looked to be getting some work done on it
Also sitting outside...this guy!
B-25 under restoration inside CAF hanger
The 'pride' of the musuem
Spitfire getting it's annual
B-25 out on the ramp, looked to be getting some work done on it
Also sitting outside...this guy!
B-25 under restoration inside CAF hanger
The 'pride' of the musuem
P-35
Tue Apr 18, 2006 11:57 pm
Doesn't Weeks have a P-35 or AT-12 as well?
P-35A - the Swedish variant.
Wed Apr 19, 2006 12:00 am
The airframe was restored in Russia. I think the original aircraft remains were discovered on the Kurile Islands(?????) which are part of the former Soviet Union. Originally built by the Japanese nonetheless.Waltz41 wrote: - the Zero that's there is apparently a rare russian built one (out of only 5)? just know that it won't be getting an original engine. anyone know anything more on this?
The main difference between the P-51D and the P-51K is the prop. The D had a Hamilton Standard unit and the K had an Aeroproducts. Most have been reconfigured with the Hamilton Standard which is much more common.Waltz41 wrote: -was told by a volunteer they believe the mustang in there is a P-51K (anyone?)
The Camarillo Spitfire looks the same as it did over Thanksgiving.
Wed Apr 19, 2006 4:10 am
Heck of an annual when you remove the engine!
Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:16 pm
Maybe by "annual" they mean it will be disassembled for a year?Obergrafeter wrote:Heck of an annual when you remove the engine!
Wed Apr 19, 2006 11:39 pm
B-25 nacelle.Col. Rohr wrote:Whats the airframe sitting up on the shelf behind the Spit.