Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:47 am
lmritger wrote:Taras wrote:SBD-2 2173
Date first "Stricken" Jone 30, 1942
Reinstated July 31, 1942
That seems odd... why would the Navy strike the aircraft from its' records completely, only to reinstate it a month later? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
Lynn
Probably struck-off, as not economic to repair...normally. But in the early part of the 'US war', replacement supply,
became desperate. Faced with having nothing, I'll wager a more discerning eye was cast over the boneyard
birds. Use what you have or lose your life is a powerful motivator.
Just a guess tho.
Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:49 am
Taras -
The Gardner News is online, but is subscriber only.
www.thegardnernews.com
pm me with an address and I'll send you a copy.
Rich
The Gardner News is online, but is subscriber only.
www.thegardnernews.com
pm me with an address and I'll send you a copy.
Rich
Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:59 pm
My address and phone number are already all over the net so I do not worry about more people getting it.
Taras Lyssenko
26351 Hospital Street
Cassopolis, MI 49031
305-794-4457
Thank you for sending the copy.
Taras
Taras Lyssenko
26351 Hospital Street
Cassopolis, MI 49031
305-794-4457
Thank you for sending the copy.
Taras