To see a flying PV-2 Harpoon go to:
www.amhf.org
To read about and see PV-1 Venturas go to:
http://www.microworks.net/pacific/aviat ... entura.htm
The PV-1 Ventura had smaller more pointed vertical stabilizers, shorter wings, and a smaller payload. PV-1's are pretty rare these days. I believe there is a flying example in Australia. Only 535 Harpoons were built,most went to reserve squadrons and then were converted to sprayers after that.
Be prepared to have deep (very deep) pockets,not just for the restoration itself, but for operation. You are maintaining and feeding two 2000 H.P. Pratt and Whitneys. They suck down a lot of gas and oil VERY quickly-70 gals. gas just for start,warm-up, taxi, take off, and climb to cruise ht. A quart of oil every 15 minutes.
PJ