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Saabmeister
 Post subject: Fagen Fighters P-47
PostPosted: Tue Apr 18, 2023 10:15 am 
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Fagen Fighters in Granite Falls, MN is getting a P-47 today. Which one?!?

https://www.facebook.com/10006432233436 ... 877794251/?
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Thomas_Mac
 Post subject: Re: Fagen Fighters P-47
PostPosted: Tue Apr 18, 2023 11:08 am 
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Its the Rod Lewis example according to their Instagram story. Be great to see more of this one. :drink3:

https://www.instagram.com/fagenfighterswwii/
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MKD1966
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 18, 2023 12:48 pm 
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Fagen Fighters just posted a update on their facebook page that the P-47 had a mechanical issue and will not be able to make it in today - but they sound like it shouldn't delay it very long... Mike
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I was hoping it would be one on my, "I haven't seen it yet" list, but this is still great news. I'm happy for Fagen and team. They already have a world class museum, but it just keeps getting better and better. I can't wait to get out there again to see it!!
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MKD1966
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I can't post the Facebook link - but the P-47 Thunderbolt "Balls Out" arrived at Fagen Fighters delivered by Bernie Vasquez...
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Is this the former Butch Schroeder airplane, 44-90471?

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Dan Jones wrote:
Is this the former Butch Schroeder airplane, 44-90471?

https://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/photo/001313867.html

N767WJ, 1944 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt, C/N: 399-53778 (USAF 44-32817)
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MKD1966
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Dan Jones wrote:
Is this the former Butch Schroeder airplane, 44-90471?


The former Butch Schroeder P-47 "Hairless Joe" flies with the Erickson Aircraft Collection now...
Mike
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Maybe in the future we can get a pilot report comparing the performance of the Hellcat and the Thunderbolt. Both are supposed to be easy to fly and land. Both have the NACA designed and recommended complicated cowling that puts the oil coolers in the cowling. (Maybe this is part of the reason the Hellcat is 20 mph slower than the Corsair.)
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