NMNA Restoration

[Owen Miller]

Below is a link to some photos of NMNA's restoration facility in P'cola.
These were taken in Jan. 07. They show the Bucaneer before com-
pletion, the Turtle in for a paint job, McCampbell's F6F having its'
temporary "Blue Angel 1" scheme removed, the JD-1 being refurbished,
and the Zero being used to make a mold, etc, etc.

http://rides.webshots.com/album/559417156qVkuZz

[Larry Kraus]

Thanks for the link,Owen.Its nice to see the "Turtle" getting some TLC.I think that I remember seeing it sitting outside at a Naval Air Station in the late 70's.NAS Norfolk,I think.

[lmritger]

Larry, that's correct... we had the Turtle here at NAS Norfolk along with the Emily which is now in Japan and the XFY-1 vertical takeoff job. All gone now, along with most aircraft- the only thing flying out of Chambers Field now are helos, E-2Cs and Greyhounds.

Lynn

[Robbie Stuart]

Thanks for the behind the scenes look Owen.
Robbie

[John Kerr]

Here is an updated photo of the restoration of the Turtle. Taken about three weeks ago.

[Owen Miller]

Hi John, have you got any photos of the Corsair from
the battleship? Have they started on it yet?

[Jack Cook]

have you got any photos of the Corsair from
the battleship? Have they started on it yet?

[Owen Miller]

Goodness gracious Jack!!!!!!!!!!!

That must be from 20 years ago........way before
they built the hanger and got her inside!!!!

[Owen Miller]

Hey Jack, have you got any shots of VF-653
Corsairs from the Korean era??????