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 Post subject: OK, where, when ?
PostPosted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 9:16 am 
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Just sorting stuff again.

Sorry cannot give any credit. But will gladly will if the source can be pointed.

Can someone read the serial of the Spit ?

Of interest is the P61 in the back.

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A quick search on airliners.net gives the following details:

EN474 (cn 6S-171652) At the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Paul E. Garber Center

Taken by Steve Williams - Off-Airport - Suitland USA - Maryland, June 2, 1972


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 Post subject: Well that was fast....
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Well that was fast.... :shock: :D

Did the file name pointed you to airliner.net ?

Just curious :wink:


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No, the 'toggie's name and "airliners.net" is at the bottom of the photo.


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looks like that Spit could use some of your polishing skills!! :wink:
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But that would ruin the authentic patina of age.


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 Post subject: well that is....
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Well that is....what happens when the tree prevents you to see the forest :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :oops:


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The Black Widow is also looking worse for the wear in the background.

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