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Re: seeking organizations to donate to

Sun Feb 20, 2011 2:23 pm

was this just a prototype or did it make it into production? I know nothing of this bird

Re: seeking organizations to donate to

Sun Feb 20, 2011 3:01 pm

I think had they made any fewer of them than they did you could argue that it never really made it into production, but Dan K would probably be the real expert. I think by the time they were ready to seriously get into production the airplane had been surpassed by the TBF/TBM. There were some, but not many.

Re: seeking organizations to donate to

Sun Feb 20, 2011 3:37 pm

whistlingdeathcorsairs wrote:was this just a prototype or did it make it into production? I know nothing of this bird



I wouldn't feel too bad about that, as most warbird "experts" I meet don't know the Sea Wolf story either.

In a nutshell...

The XTBU was Vought-Sikorsky's design submission in the same competition as Grumman's XTBF. As the Sea Wolf had a projected 50 mph speed advantage on the Avenger, the Navy was intrigued enough to offer a production contract. But since V-S simply didn't have the production capability available (committed to F4U & OS2U production), Consolidated-Vultee offered to build the Sea Wolf (now TBY) under license. A string of delays including a protracted testing schedule and plant set-up/worker training resulted in the first operational squadron, VT-154/155, being scheduled to arrive in the war zone aboard the USS Leyte on November 1, 1945 (the CO being none other than Midway veteran Lt. Commander George Gay).

With Nagasaki, TBY production ended with 180 examples completed. Some flew straight from factory (Allentown, PA) to the scrapper. Most were delivered to the pool at NAS Quonset, some used as target tugs with VJ-4 and VJ-15 at the same location--others used as hacks on the east coast. None officially on Navy inventory after 1947.

Pireps indicate better performance, easier to fly, and lower stick forces than TBM. She apparently suffered from a number of electrical gremlins though.

Re: seeking organizations to donate to

Sun Feb 20, 2011 11:10 pm

hi all,

Thanks for the kind words. Although I don't feel I deserve any credit. I can't move mountains, just a shovel full of dirt. :)

I made my decision and pm will be sent. Sorry I cant pick everyone. I really wish I could. I will make notes for the future.


Thanks,
Nathan

Re: seeking organizations to donate to

Mon Feb 21, 2011 7:48 am

Dan K wrote:
whistlingdeathcorsairs wrote:was this just a prototype or did it make it into production? I know nothing of this bird



I wouldn't feel too bad about that, as most warbird "experts" I meet don't know the Sea Wolf story either.

In a nutshell...

The XTBU was Vought-Sikorsky's design submission in the same competition as Grumman's XTBF. As the Sea Wolf had a projected 50 mph speed advantage on the Avenger, the Navy was intrigued enough to offer a production contract. But since V-S simply didn't have the production capability available (committed to F4U & OS2U production), Consolidated-Vultee offered to build the Sea Wolf (now TBY) under license. A string of delays including a protracted testing schedule and plant set-up/worker training resulted in the first operational squadron, VT-154/155, being scheduled to arrive in the war zone aboard the USS Leyte on November 1, 1945 (the CO being none other than Midway veteran Lt. Commander George Gay).

With Nagasaki, TBY production ended with 180 examples completed. Some flew straight from factory (Allentown, PA) to the scrapper. Most were delivered to the pool at NAS Quonset, some used as target tugs with VJ-4 and VJ-15 at the same location--others used as hacks on the east coast. None officially on Navy inventory after 1947.

Pireps indicate better performance, easier to fly, and lower stick forces than TBM. She apparently suffered from a number of electrical gremlins though.


thanks for the update dan. I didn't even know Chance-vought had this plane

Re: seeking organizations to donate to

Mon Feb 21, 2011 1:28 pm

whistlingdeathcorsairs wrote:
Dan K wrote:
whistlingdeathcorsairs wrote:was this just a prototype or did it make it into production? I know nothing of this bird


. I didn't even know Chance-vought had this plane


Consolidated-Vultee. Not Chance-Vought. They were built in Allentown, PA. Not to far from me. The TBY were technically better performers then the TBf/TBM Avenger. But delays in building the plant took a good part of the war. By time everything was ready the TBF/TBM was well in production and in service. If it's not broke, don't fix it.

Re: seeking organizations to donate to

Mon Feb 21, 2011 7:23 pm

ok thank you

Re: seeking organizations to donate to

Tue Feb 22, 2011 8:25 am

We are proud to be the selected project this month for the US aicraft.com forum. Thanks again Nathan. Jake will be posting some pics of the work done yesterday.

Re: seeking organizations to donate to

Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:33 am

Nathan wrote:Hi all,

On us-aircraft.com I have a paypal donation option set up. Each month I plan to pick a warbird restoration or museum to try and raise money for. Last month we raised $50 for the Geneseo B-23 project. I have yet to pick the next one. So if any of you have some suggestions please let me know. Even if its a project your involved with. It does not have to be a museum project. Private project suggestions also welcomed. This is my way, even if small, to get some money towards good causes. :)

Here it is if interested:
http://usaircraft.proboards.com/index.cgi?

Thanks,
Nathan

Feel free to send money to the agent 86 fund,I promise to put the funds to good use. I need new shoes

Re: seeking organizations to donate to

Tue Feb 22, 2011 3:35 pm

Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation
PO Box 782
Farmingdale, NJ 07727

PayPal airlift48@aol.com

PayPal link on our website

www.spiritoffreedom.org

Muchas Gracias!

Re: seeking organizations to donate to

Tue Feb 22, 2011 3:46 pm

Planes of Fame Air Museum P-59 project. We are almost done with the restoration, but need about 50K to complete the restoration and start flight tests. Like many of the aircraft in Chino, this would be a one-of-a-kind flying aircraft.
www.planesoffame.org

Cindy

p.s. - We're also looking for 40K for new track for the M4A1 Sherman :)
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