Thunderbolts on the market ?

setter · **Posted:** Sun Oct 30, 2005 2:08 am

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Hi all just sluthing something out similar to the Sea Fury and spit posts - can all you big noses let me know what Thunderbolt P47's are/were on the market recently - I think airworthy but others as well - probably UK but may be US ?

Six pennith of boiled lollies to the person who helps me work this one out

Regards
John P

Tulio · **Joined:** Mon May 03, 2004 1:05 am **Posts:** 3236

Setter,

there was a thread here, some months ago -with photos- of a former Peruvian AF P-47 that had been put up for sale in the Tucson, AZ area.

If I recall correctly, there were comments about severe corrosion on the main spars.

Saludos,

Tulio

setter · **Posted:** Mon Oct 31, 2005 12:00 am

Hi Tulio

Thanks for the information - I think I have tracked down the aircraft concerned but I remember the one you are speaking about as well. There were some pics of it in the Desert and apparently although it was complete looking it would be a real basket case to fix

Regards
John p

Tulio · **Joined:** Mon May 03, 2004 1:05 am **Posts:** 3236

Correct, Setter.

The Thunderbolt was -I believe there was a problem with s/n- a P-47D-30-RA, 45-49452 and the person seeling it was Mr. Dick Wright, Tucson, AZ (520) 877-8774

Saludos,

Tulio

Originalboxcar · **Posted:** Mon Oct 31, 2005 9:49 am

Tulio wrote:

Setter,

there was a thread here, some months ago -with photos- of a former Peruvian AF P-47 that had been put up for sale in the Tucson, AZ area.

If I recall correctly, there were comments about severe corrosion on the main spars.

Saludos,

Tulio

http://warbirdinformationexchange.org/p ... ht=4549452

I'm still confused about this one!

regards,

Tim Savage · **Joined:** Mon May 03, 2004 8:26 pm **Posts:** 622

originalboxcar wrote:

Tulio wrote:

Setter,

there was a thread here, some months ago -with photos- of a former Peruvian AF P-47 that had been put up for sale in the Tucson, AZ area.

If I recall correctly, there were comments about severe corrosion on the main spars.

Saludos,

Tulio

http://warbirdinformationexchange.org/p ... ht=4549452

I'm still confused about this one!

regards,

This is a great example of how false information published in a popular book gets picked up as fact.

45-49452 no longer exists.

44-32798 is the serial number of the airplane now at Hill AFB that came back from Peru. It was given by Venezuelan AF to the Peruvian Air Force as a display aircraft. It was painted as FAP 450, which was the paint scheme that was original on 45-49452 which was an FAP aircraft.

Originalboxcar · **Posted:** Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:53 am

Thanks Tim for clearing up this conundrum!

Straight from Hill AFB, here's the latest on 44-32798:

P-47 Thunderbolt Restoration Update

"The restoration of the Republic P-47D (s/n 44-32798) purchased for the museum by the Aerospace Heritage Foundation of Utah in late 2004 is coming along nicely. The restoration team estimates that it will be mid-2007 before the plane is ready for exhibit at the museum. If you would like to volunteer to work on this aircraft project contact the museum at (801) 777-6818 and ask how you can join the team!"

regards,

t~

bentwingbomber · **Joined:** Sun Dec 19, 2004 5:23 am **Posts:** 105

I imagine the ex warbirds of great britain P-47G is up for sale.

At the right price. :wink:

Tulio · **Joined:** Mon May 03, 2004 1:05 am **Posts:** 3236

"This is a great example of how false information published in a popular book gets picked up as fact.

45-49452 no longer exists. "

Please note:

"I believe there was a problem with s/n- a P-47D-30-RA, 45-49452"

So, nothing was picked up as a fact by me.

Saludos,

Tulio

Originalboxcar · **Posted:** Tue Nov 01, 2005 5:35 am

bentwingbomber wrote:

I imagine the ex warbirds of great britain P-47G is up for sale.

At the right price. :wink:

BWB,

Are you referring to this one?

http://www.warbirdregistry.org/p47regis ... 25068.html

regards,

t~

Tim Savage · **Joined:** Mon May 03, 2004 8:26 pm **Posts:** 622

Tulio wrote:

"This is a great example of how false information published in a popular book gets picked up as fact.

45-49452 no longer exists. "

Please note:

"I believe there was a problem with s/n- a P-47D-30-RA, 45-49452"

So, nothing was picked up as a fact by me.

Saludos,

Tulio

Hi Tulio-

I didn't mean to insinuate that you were passing it along as fact. What I meant is that it appeared in a popular book and the suddenly started showing up on everyone's survivor lists....

Tulio · **Joined:** Mon May 03, 2004 1:05 am **Posts:** 3236

Hi, Tim!

No problem; if you recall, we have hashed this confusing serial here, some time ago; for me the usual problem is that I don't have all the data readily available, and as it has been proven time and again, operating from memory, is a losing proposition for me : )

Saludos,

Tulio

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