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Warbird Kid
PostPosted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 2:07 pm 
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Hey guys. So Im trying to source some info / schematics on WWII USAAC maintenance stands, cranes, etc.

Especially this one picture below.

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If anyone could point me towards a list of these items and possible a three view drawing of them, that would be really helpful.

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 2:11 pm 
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Chris there's monster loads of photos (and a bit of info) on those deals in the Fold3 archives. Search under "maintenance". You may have luck being directed towards what your looking for.

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Thanks Mark,

Starting looking at that site. No luck yet. Really finding the nomenclature for this stand and the others would be the best lead right now.

Anyone from the Arizona Ground Crew perhaps?

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A friend of mine has two or three of those portable cranes (the RCAF version) for sale if you want one. New surplus.

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Don't know if we need one right now. But I could use a ton of detail photos if you have them.

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Really? not finding anything huh? I'll take a look as well in Fold3, see what I can find for ya.

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Haven't had alot of time to really try and start using that site either. Only tried it out for like 8 mins.

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Warbird Kid wrote:
Don't know if we need one right now. But I could use a ton of detail photos if you have them.


If you can wait for the snow to melt, no sweat. :D

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Dan Jones wrote:
Warbird Kid wrote:
Don't know if we need one right now. But I could use a ton of detail photos if you have them.


If you can wait for the snow to melt, no sweat. :D


Oh boy… how much we talking about up there? :wink:

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