Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:27 am
Chad Veich wrote: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".
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.
August
Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:39 am
bdk wrote:Huh? There is no second seat in the Planes of Fame P-51A.Mike wrote:bdk wrote:Is there some reason the Planes of Fame P-51A doesn't count?
Second seat, for a start. NAA designed fighters, not airliners!
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?
August
Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:23 am
can't say for the POF thingy, but "Princess" had it removed during the complete rebuild...
Martin
Martin
Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:54 am
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.k5083 wrote: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?
Wed Feb 21, 2007 5:50 pm
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.Swiss Mustangs wrote:can't say for the POF thingy, but "Princess" had it removed during the complete rebuild...
Martin
Sat Feb 24, 2007 9:42 am
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.
Shay
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Semper Fortis
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.
Shay
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Semper Fortis
Sat Feb 24, 2007 12:33 pm
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.
Sun Feb 25, 2007 10:36 pm
TimAPNY wrote: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.
Tim
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...
Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:35 pm
You can't beat the patina on that unpainted aluminum. 
Tue Feb 27, 2007 7:19 pm
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! 
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Tue Feb 27, 2007 8:44 pm
Speaking of the Regina's. What ever happened the Angelo's "Widowmaker"?
Tue Feb 27, 2007 9:47 pm
Ike Ennes owns the old Widow Maker...forget the new noseart.
Jim
Jim
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Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:45 pm
Hi Jim,
Would that be the "Miracle Maker"????
Would that be the "Miracle Maker"????
Wed Feb 28, 2007 1:25 am
Rob Mears wrote:You can't beat the patina on that unpainted aluminum.
Yeah Rob, that's one of the things which makes her seem so real....
Wed Feb 28, 2007 7:28 am
Thats it Jack...couldn't think of it.
Jim
Jim