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 Post subject: P-63E FAH-403
PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2011 7:58 pm 
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Recently,the P-63E King Cobra FAH-403 s/n 43-11732 at the honduran museum (FMAH) underwent a quick restoration.The aircraft has been sitting at the same spot since the 1960s and has been painted several times in different schemes.The latest one is as it looked back in the 50s when in active service.The painted bombs indicate the missions flown in the conflict against Nicaragua in the mid 50s.
As you can see in the photos,it's missing the top and rear windows.Any ideas where can they be obtained?

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 Post subject: Re: P-63E FAH-403
PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2011 8:14 pm 
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Try contacting the Dixie Wing at +1 678 364 0010...we might have a few bits to swap for our P-63 resto

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