bare metal Corsairs?

Thu Mar 22, 2007 5:24 pm

Looking for pics of any bare metal Corsairs, either in service or civilian owned. I'm aware of "Big Hummer", have there been any others? Pics?

Fri Mar 23, 2007 5:14 pm

The Royal New Zealand Air Force operated at least two Corsairs in a bare metal scheme. I have seen rough photographs in a New Zealand publication on RNZAF corsairs. I believe that they were FG-1D's and only operated that way post-war. I am in Alaska at the moment, so am a bit far from my book in Virginia... I'll try and post a picture when I get back if you are still interested.

Cheers,
Richard

Fri Mar 23, 2007 5:15 pm

I would think that the first 5 would be bare metal?

Fri Mar 23, 2007 8:00 pm

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Sat Mar 24, 2007 12:26 am

F4U-7 wrote:

Thanks for posting your images in "formato largo"..it's nice to have a screen full!!!

Enjoyed the "Blue Max" snaps and info as well! Welcome to the WIX!