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I've got to agree with Martin, the term was coined for the P-47. There is really not much that is "razorbackish" about the spine on the early Mustangs. Still, we'll know what you mean when you say "razorback Mustang". :D


The term is also frequently (and appropriately) applied to the early 3-longeron Fairchild FC-2, although I do not know whether it was used to refer to this airplane before the P-47 existed or has just been used retrospectively.

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Is there some reason the Planes of Fame P-51A doesn't count?

Second seat, for a start. NAA designed fighters, not airliners! :wink:
Huh? There is no second seat in the Planes of Fame P-51A.


Both Princess Elizabeth and the POF P-51A used to have jump seats 20 years ago; are you guys saying they have both had them removed?

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can't say for the POF thingy, but "Princess" had it removed during the complete rebuild...

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Both Princess Elizabeth and the POF P-51A used to have jump seats 20 years ago; are you guys saying they have both had them removed?
I've been hanging around Planes of Fame since about 1981 and the P-51A never had a back seat. It has always had the rollover structure in it.
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can't say for the POF thingy, but "Princess" had it removed during the complete rebuild...

Martin
Correct - the second seat was still fitted when it first arrived in the UK. I recall Lee Proudfoot flew it with a passenger on one occaision but it was seldom used.

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Didn't see this posted but shows you a nice display of Princess Elizabeth at Duxford '06

Beautiful Video

The openning music seems almost appropiate for her leaving england.

http://airshowbuzz.com/videos/index.php?id=8

Truly a beautiful aircraft and design even when compared to the "D" model.

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I thought I read somewhere that this bird can be converted to a single canopy configuration rather easily. Is that true or am I remembering wrong?


Didn't see anybody reply to this. The answer is yes.
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Any one now the lastest on how the P-51B that is owned by Jack Roush is coming? I don't see any new updates on the Bud Anderson website.

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Had a chat with one of Jack's 'people' this weekend... the plane was all put together, so all parts finished, and fitted. Now taken back apart for painting.. I can't recall for sure (it was a busy weekend), did he say green over blue? anyway - very early markings...knowing Jack, I'm sure it will be authentic paint scheme. They expect to have it at OSH, and GML, but not Sun N Fun...
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You can't beat the patina on that unpainted aluminum. 8)

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I thought the plane was fantastic when Pete Regina originally put it together (since it was the only one flying), but now the airplane looks even more stunning. And after only 3 restorations! :lol:
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Speaking of the Regina's. What ever happened the Angelo's "Widowmaker"?

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Ike Ennes owns the old Widow Maker...forget the new noseart.

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Hi Jim,
Would that be the "Miracle Maker"????

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You can't beat the patina on that unpainted aluminum. 8)


Yeah Rob, that's one of the things which makes her seem so real....

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Thats it Jack...couldn't think of it.

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