By: Chad Veich
- 21st October 2004 at 01:59Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
As I understand it from previous conversations it could be made available, however at a price. You'd need to bear in mind that it's been in a container for at least 8 years and unflown for longer than that so a systems overhaul surely must be on the cards now and probably an engine overhaul as well. It would be nice if it could come out one day, I've only ever seen it in a box.....
There was also rumour floating about that the reason Lone Star got rid of it and purchased their current P-47D is because of some corrosion problems with "Little Demon". Still, it certainly deserves better than it has gotten in the last 8 years.
By: paulmcmillan
- 21st October 2004 at 08:53Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Its a P47G and as such was built by Curtiss (IIRC there were some 'build issues' with these and most remained stateside for training). Prehaps another reason Lone Star went with a P47D
The question is. Does anyone who has sat in her/involved in her restoration have a dataplate/Construction Number for it? as it would fill a gap in our Curtiss knowledge??
By: Mark12
- 21st October 2004 at 12:25Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Full Mil. Spec
The question is. Does anyone who has sat in her/involved in her restoration have a dataplate/Construction Number for it? as it would fill a gap in our Curtiss knowledge??
Paul,
I've sat in it and flown in it.
When owner Ray Stutsman restored this aircraft this was pioneering stuff. This was pure mil. spec. - matt paint, fluffy edged stencils with every available piece of ordnance and equipment fitted. Not 'super shiny' mil. spec. - just, how my imagination thinks it was back in 1944.
Ray was so thorough I can't imagine he doesn't have the clues to your queries. He was based at Elkhart, Indiana in 1985 and had done an Avenger and a P-51 but lost interest in his Spitfire TD135.
By: paulmcmillan
- 23rd October 2004 at 17:23Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Ray was so thorough I can't imagine he doesn't have the clues to your queries. He was based at Elkhart, Indiana in 1985 and had done an Avenger and a P-51 but lost interest in his Spitfire TD135.
Mark
Thanks "Mark".. does anyone have contact details for Ray now?? perferably e-mail (if not snail mail).. I would like to ask him if he has this info thanks
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By: ageorge - 20th October 2004 at 19:38 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Bah , spoilsport ;)
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By: oscar duck - 20th October 2004 at 22:34 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The razorback Jug is my favourite [after the P-38]. Well here goes the Spit if I can pull this off....
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By: DazDaMan - 20th October 2004 at 22:36 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Noooooo, you don't wanna do that!! :eek:
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By: stewart1a - 20th October 2004 at 22:36 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
deal is though got to get her ready for a legends before she goes south
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By: merlin70 - 20th October 2004 at 22:45 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Lovely jubbly. I do like jugs. :D
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By: Mark12 - 21st October 2004 at 00:33 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
For two.
OscarD,
....and it is a two seater.
Then owner, restorer and pilot Ray Stutsman at Elkhart, Indiana, 2nd August 1985.
Mark
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By: Chad Veich - 21st October 2004 at 01:59 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
There was also rumour floating about that the reason Lone Star got rid of it and purchased their current P-47D is because of some corrosion problems with "Little Demon". Still, it certainly deserves better than it has gotten in the last 8 years.
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By: DazDaMan - 21st October 2004 at 08:15 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Who wants to be oscar duck's new best friend?! ;)
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By: Arm Waver - 21st October 2004 at 08:29 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Form an orderly queue....
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By: paulmcmillan - 21st October 2004 at 08:53 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Its a P47G and as such was built by Curtiss (IIRC there were some 'build issues' with these and most remained stateside for training). Prehaps another reason Lone Star went with a P47D
The question is. Does anyone who has sat in her/involved in her restoration have a dataplate/Construction Number for it? as it would fill a gap in our Curtiss knowledge??
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By: oscar duck - 21st October 2004 at 11:15 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
i must have it..who will trade my avenger,spit,0-1/0-2,wife,car,cat,,,,,,,,,
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By: Mustang Fan - 21st October 2004 at 11:23 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
For the sort of money they will want for it you may well have to. Good luck anyway!
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By: Bruce - 21st October 2004 at 11:36 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Oscar,
Check your pm's
Bruce
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By: Mark12 - 21st October 2004 at 12:25 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Full Mil. Spec
Paul,
I've sat in it and flown in it.
When owner Ray Stutsman restored this aircraft this was pioneering stuff. This was pure mil. spec. - matt paint, fluffy edged stencils with every available piece of ordnance and equipment fitted. Not 'super shiny' mil. spec. - just, how my imagination thinks it was back in 1944.
Ray was so thorough I can't imagine he doesn't have the clues to your queries. He was based at Elkhart, Indiana in 1985 and had done an Avenger and a P-51 but lost interest in his Spitfire TD135.
Mark
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By: oscar duck - 21st October 2004 at 12:35 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Agree, awesome to see in the flesh...yes Ray a man ahead of his time...
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By: stewart1a - 21st October 2004 at 16:39 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Avenger? yes please!
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By: paulmcmillan - 23rd October 2004 at 17:23 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Thanks "Mark".. does anyone have contact details for Ray now?? perferably e-mail (if not snail mail).. I would like to ask him if he has this info thanks
Paul