PV-2 37524 starting to come back to life

[Mark Allen M]

When it's time for a paint job Taigh ....

[K5DH]

This is SO cool! Congratulations to Taigh and his crew! It will be great to have another Harpoon flying!

I also really dig the blue and white '72 Ford pickup that's visible in a couple of the photos. (car guy forever!)

[Blackbirdfan]

I'm also local and would love to lend a hand sometime. Its great to see this bird coming back to life.

Good work,
Will

[Taigh Ramey]

When it's time for a paint job Taigh ....

You know, that natural metal looks good to me right now! As much as I appreciate their donation, I will not use Sherwin Williams Aerospace paint again.

Thanks for the history Dave. Good stuff. Now to find a photo of this bird in military colors or in its AG role.

[Taigh Ramey]

I'm also local and would love to lend a hand sometime. Its great to see this bird coming back to life.

Good work,
Will

We would be happy for the help. Lots to do.

[ALOHADAVE]

When is the next scheduled maintenance on the PV-2?

[mike furline]

Now to find a photo of this bird in military colors or in its AG role.

This was just 11 aircraft down the line, BuNo 37535.

[Taigh Ramey]

1501 or BuNo 37535 was the first D model made and it is the one that is still around and flyable with the Erickson collection in Madras.

[airnutz]

April 29th 1995: Owned by Earl R. Benedict, Vacaville-Nut Tree CA. Restored to military configuration with bare metal finish and Donald Duck nose art.
August 1995- 2014: Owned by Earl R. Benedict. Civil Registry N20PV, Vacaville-Nut Tree CA.

...with 2 different Donald's on each side painted by Chris Chase. Left-side is of D. Duck throwing a punch, and right-side, an angelic Donald has a halo and wings while rolling up the sleeves of his robe up his "arms"....errr...2nd wings..errr...

[Blackbirdfan]

A pic from 2012. I dig the polished look. Its a lot of work to keep looking good, but considering there aren't any polished Harpoons flying around, I kinda like it.


Will

[Taigh Ramey]

Here is the other side

[Lon Moer]

A whole squadron of twins!
What's the news with the Howard?

There is NO news about the Howard. It was sold to a buyer a few years back who continues to allow it to slowly sink into the dirt.

Darn. I love the civilian conversions.

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[ALOHADAVE]

There is NO news about the Howard. It was sold to a buyer a few years back who continues to allow it to slowly sink into the dirt.

[marine air]

Best of luck on your new "Bare Metal Beast". Great to see both engines running. It looks like a nice project.

[Scott Rose]

Any updates on the status of this aircraft?