P-40B Running up at POF

Mon Jan 29, 2007 12:24 am

My heart be still!!!!
Has anybody got more info on this project?
I was sent these photos taken by Britt Dietz via an e-mail.
I didn't realize it was this far along!!
Jerry

Mon Jan 29, 2007 12:27 am

Oh that is gorgeous.

Factory OD/grey livery...and NO SHARKMOUTH!

S.

Mon Jan 29, 2007 2:03 am

Already airtested about 10 days ago, I believe.

Mon Jan 29, 2007 5:25 am

B-E-A-U-Tiful!!!!!!!

What is the USMC thing in the background coded 382??

Mon Jan 29, 2007 7:06 am

Looks like a F-7 Tigercat.

Mon Jan 29, 2007 7:08 am

Cool pics Jerry...thanks for sharing them!

John

Mon Jan 29, 2007 8:58 am

And it survived Pearl Harbor, even though it didn't get in the fight.

Where is the "Saweeet" emoticon? :wink:

Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:03 am

Fantastic!

Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:26 am

Where is this one headed?

What would be an awsome display is for this to be used in the Tora Tora Tora display.

Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:37 am

Going to Duxford, UK.

Mon Jan 29, 2007 10:04 am

Duxford? Think it'll be there in time for "Legends" in July?
If so, I'll get some flying shots.

Mudge the traveller :roll:

Mon Jan 29, 2007 11:00 am

Mudge wrote:Duxford?

Yup, it's owned by TFC.

Mudge wrote:Think it'll be there in time for "Legends" in July?

Nooooooooo....don't start "Will it be at........." on here as well :shock:

However.....I suspect as it has already test flown, there probably is a good chance that it will be over here in time for Leg-Ends....

Mon Jan 29, 2007 11:06 am

Firebird wrote:

Nooooooooo....don't start "Will it be at........." on here as well

What is your preferred method of query?

Mudge the cunning linguist :wink:

Mon Jan 29, 2007 12:20 pm

OK...Just to see if I could get some accurate info, I sent this message to TFC.

Hello,
There is a rumor on one of the warbird forums that the P-40B that's in
Chino, at present, will be coming to TFC. If this is true, will it be
there in time for "Legends"?
Regards

Here's the message I got back.

Thanks for your message.
I am sure there are lots of rumours surrounding TFC aircraft.
All I can say is for verification of any rumours please keep visiting our
website for updates on all our aircraft.

Regards

A simple "Yes" or "no" answer would have been nice. Or even a "we're trying to get it here but aren't sure yet."". I don't understand the secrecy. Surely, with only 5 months before the show, they'd have some idea of it's status.
I know I'll catch some grief about my "opinion" so...let 'er rip! :hide:

Mudge the impatient

Mon Jan 29, 2007 1:01 pm

A lot can happen in 5 months