F2H-3 for possible sale

Nathan · **Posted:** Tue Feb 07, 2017 8:35 am

Hello,

I have been in contact with the Quonset Air museum and I asked about the status of the former Leon Cleaver F2H-3 Banshee. There has been work done to it-new skin etc. I asked if they would want to sell it, and they said yes. I would love to buy it but I am already deep in projects. I offered a low price. They told me they have had higher offers, but they are not inclined to take that offer since that party apparently is not very liked. So I am putting it out there, if anyone is interested in the only Banshee left to be restored in the world, let me know and I will give you contact information. It is a rare -3 model and would be great addition to any museum.

thanks,
Nathan

wendovertom · **Posted:** Tue Feb 07, 2017 1:54 pm

Interesting - the J34 engines are around and available, could this be brought all the way back to life? Is anyone else out there working on a flying Banshee?

Tom P.

Nathan · **Posted:** Thu Feb 09, 2017 11:33 pm

doubtful. This F2H was used as a target on a Sheriffs gun range and was/is full of holes.

its a nice piece, regardless.

ALOHADAVE · **Posted:** Thu Feb 09, 2017 11:51 pm

Anything can be "fixed" maybe re-skin it?
Any pictures of this aircraft please?

rcaf_100 · **Posted:** Fri Feb 10, 2017 12:49 am

Here she is at Leon's in Ohio:

Fouga23 · **Posted:** Fri Feb 10, 2017 7:45 am

Doesn't look that bad. Gary would've had that thing flying in a week!

Woodsy Airfield · **Posted:** Fri Feb 10, 2017 8:29 am

ALOHADAVE - The Quonset Museum had been re-skinning the Banshee a little at a time...I imagine the project wasn't on a fast track. For a photo collage, go to Aerial Visuals website...
Go to locator; fill in boxes at top - North America, United States, Ohio, Norwalk, Leon Cleaver collection then Dossier. Schroll down to F2H-3...use back arrow to navigate....

Nathan · **Posted:** Fri Feb 10, 2017 10:44 am

Thanks to Leon for saving the bird. Its a really cool airplane! :drink3:

Fouga23 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 11, 2017 4:19 pm

http://www.aerialvisuals.ca/AirframeDos ... rial=48497

ALOHADAVE · **Posted:** Sat Feb 11, 2017 9:36 pm

F2 H3 Banshee's Story at the Quonset Air Museum on YOUTUBE
Former Navy Pilot Joe Zebrowski visits the Quonset Air Museum.
He remembers how the ejection seat of the F2 H3 Banshee saved his life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHKKLEmUcdQ

Woodsy Airfield · **Posted:** Sun Feb 12, 2017 7:25 am

Dave - Nice find on YOUTUBE. Lets hope that the Quonset Aircraft can find new homes. I think there has been enough work done on the 'Banshee' that someone will take interest in finishing the restoration...

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