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Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:31 pm

steve dickey wrote:Cannot be Bormans 63, his does not have stars, his has stars and bars. Plus if you look closely it has a red nose, CAFs has red nose(spinner) and Stars, no bars :!:


hi all,

The plane in the video and the plane in the photo could be 2 differnet planes? I'll get the link. :oops:

Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:33 pm

Here is the link to the vid.

Idk..maybe it is a P-39. Sorry. :oops: :oops: :Hangman:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlwY8Hrx ... re=related

Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:34 pm

Nathan your right :oops: I got my original poster mixed up with the photos above, my bad :cry:

Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:17 pm

My bad. I didn't read the topic close enough. I just assumed (bad word) as they have been using the "P-64" a lot lately.

Tue Aug 05, 2008 9:42 pm

If it is a P-39, it doesnt look like the centex wings unless they repainted it into a older look.

Tue Aug 05, 2008 10:00 pm

steve dickey wrote:That looks to me like a P-39! And I would venture a GOOD guess its CAF's based in San Marcos? Correct me if I'm wrong. I've seen them use the P-63 in the Tora act but its a little indisposed at the moment so that rules that out! :P Heck I have even seen them use Howards Bearcat to chase the Zero's in the act :!: :!: :!: How weird is that :o


Not as weird as a P-51 chasing them! I'm a P-51 fan, but that's just wrong...



Ryan

Tue Aug 05, 2008 10:30 pm

[quote="Flyin Illini"]If it is a P-39, it doesnt look like the centex wings unless they repainted it into a older look.[/quote]

They did, as the highest scoring in type in the Pacific IIRC. More or less its still the same paint scheme she wore previously minus the nose art and the new scheme is not overly accurate :(

Tue Aug 05, 2008 10:39 pm

It does appear to be a P-39 in the video which makes the choices very narrow. :)

Wed Aug 06, 2008 5:41 am

steve dickey wrote:More or less its still the same paint scheme she wore previously minus the nose art and the new scheme is not overly accurate :(


Now, there's a surprise! I thought that all of the CAF paint jobs were highly researched and accurate, just like the Wildcat or Martlett.

*lobs a grenade and runs for cover* :)

Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:42 am

Now, there's a surprise! I thought that all of the CAF paint jobs were highly researched and accurate, just like the Wildcat or Martlett.

*lobs a grenade and runs for cover* :)[/quote]

I think you are refering to the Martlet scheme on their FM2 thats on the cover of WarbirdDigest #21. That is the worst scheme I've seen. It looks like a Tonka Truck.

Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:45 am

warbird51 wrote:Now, there's a surprise! I thought that all of the CAF paint jobs were highly researched and accurate, just like the Wildcat or Martlett.

*lobs a grenade and runs for cover* :)


I think you are refering to the Martlet scheme on their FM2 thats on the cover of WarbirdDigest #21. That is the worst scheme I've seen. It looks like a Tonka Truck.[/quote]

Dont be silly... Tonka Trucks are yellow! :D

Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:00 pm

The crowning glory to the Martlett will be the CAF Winged Logo!

Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:25 pm

A nice contrast on a black O-2 would be a CAF logo, don't you think?

Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:33 pm

MEMBERED OWNED AND FLOWN IN SUPPORT OF THE CAF..................all about 26 ft. long will look good. Has to be in pink though.

Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:37 pm

We're gonna get some serious mileage out of that sticker, aren't we! :lol: :x :shock: :!:
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