CORSAIR- the time capsule fighter

[merlin101]

Just interested if anyone outside of the UK has seen this new book? Based on the recent restoration of the FAA museums example.

[Tom Crawford]

This is the FG-1D (KD431) being featured in the current issue of Warbirds International. If I could afford to own one I would like mine to look just like this one. I haven't taken the time to read all the text in the article but...She's a beauty!..Tom

[merlin101]

turns out its still in its original scheme! The museum has just started similar investigation on their Martlet, which could be interesting!

[DaveM2]

Dave Morris sent a copy for a review in Classic Wings and I have just finished it. What an outstanding piece of work and a benchmark as to how an aircraft can be returned to time capsule operational condition, in this case a 1944 Corsair which is now the most authentic example, with original paint, markings , stencils and wear and tear.

Dave

[mike furline]

I met Dave a few years ago on a trip to the Fleet Air Arm Museum.
We stopped and asked a question about the Corsair being restored and presto, come on in, have a look, climb around and take pics till your tired of it. Dave is a first class guy.

I have a ton of pics if anyone is interested.

I must say, I have had nothing but great experiences going to museums in England.
Ask a fairly intelligent question and the people I have met stopped in thier tracks and helped you to find an answer. Whether it be opening up an a/c, climbing behind the ropes, opening up the archives or calling the Head Currator (sp?). I've always received a SUPER effort to get the job done.

On the other hand, here in the States I've run into idiots that don't know an A/C from a Tank.
I've seen what looked like a Teenager working at the old Champlin Fighter Museum not let an ex-Luftwaffe FW-190D pilot step past the rope to get a better pic. Ofcourse the Teen had no interest in the ex-Luft. pilot or what a FW-190D was.

Regards,
Mike

[Jiggersfromsphilly]

Please do Mike.