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Re: Chanute Field Late 30s

Sat Sep 04, 2004 10:56 pm

Col. Rohr wrote:Question the inline engine does anyone know I think it might be a Ranger but I'm not sure.


Long-nose V-1710 perhaps?

Sun Sep 05, 2004 11:24 am

HI YES ITS A ALLISON V1710 LONG NOSE MOST LIKELY FROM AN EARLY P-40 OR MAYBE ONE OF THOSE FUNNY LOOKING BELL A/C IN THE OTHER PHOTO,ONE OF WHICH IS STILL BURIED AT PAX RIVER NAS ALONG WITH A GERMAN ARADO JET BUT HANDS OFF NAVY PRESERVATION AT WORK !!THANKS MIKE :cry:

Re: Chanute Field Late 30s

Sun Sep 05, 2004 6:07 pm

Col. Rohr wrote:Question the inline engine does anyone know I think it might be a Ranger but I'm not sure.
No question that is an early P-40 engine.
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