Interesting Mustang pic
Tue Oct 23, 2007 9:33 pm
Was this a local modification for the cameras or a second seat? Notice the brace in the canopy.
http://www.histavia21.net/102-F6B-002.htm
Regards,
Mike
http://www.histavia21.net/102-F6B-002.htm
Regards,
Mike
Re: Interesting Mustang pic
Tue Oct 23, 2007 9:43 pm
mike furline wrote:Was this a local modification for the cameras or a second seat? Notice the brace in the canopy.
http://www.histavia21.net/102-F6B-002.htm
Regards,
Mike
Nothing like complcating something simple.
Rich
Tue Oct 23, 2007 11:20 pm
Never seen that mod before but take some time and check out the rest of the site. Even if you don't read French, there's enough info to figure it out with a little imagination. Great picture of a Heinkel 111Z towing two gliders
Tue Oct 23, 2007 11:22 pm
A rag top Mustang 
Lynn
Lynn
Wed Oct 24, 2007 12:16 am
Doesn't look like a modification to me. There is no attachment point at the front where a modification like this would pivot.
Appears that the canopy is off the rails and is just sitting there with the back propped up.
Appears that the canopy is off the rails and is just sitting there with the back propped up.
Wed Oct 24, 2007 12:42 am
Hello,
The plane is 44-12471, coded R7°Y, converted to piggy-back in the late forties, hence the canopy position.
HTH,
Laurent
The plane is 44-12471, coded R7°Y, converted to piggy-back in the late forties, hence the canopy position.
HTH,
Laurent
Wed Oct 24, 2007 12:49 am
Randy Haskin wrote:Doesn't look like a modification to me. There is no attachment point at the front where a modification like this would pivot.
Appears that the canopy is off the rails and is just sitting there with the back propped up.
It may be just that. Can't be sure if the brace inside of the canopy is part of the prop or not, could be. What ever it is, it looks like it was designed for more than one time usage.
Wed Oct 24, 2007 1:10 am
It was
Wed Oct 24, 2007 2:19 am
Looks like they have swapped the original cross brace for a more 'arched' version to allow headroom. Of course these days its simply deleted altogether on most Mustangs to allow rear seat access. There are a few that have it easily remeovable with pins for the 'stock' look when flown with a single occupant.mike furline wrote: Can't be sure if the brace inside of the canopy is part of the prop or not, could be.
Wed Oct 24, 2007 2:38 am
besides 44-12471 the French AF also had another a/c with the same modification, i.e. 44-72196.... some sources state that a total of 4 a/c were converted....
Martin
*edit* here's the photo of 44-72196
Martin
*edit* here's the photo of 44-72196
Wed Oct 24, 2007 5:35 am
leave it to the french to do it ass backwards!! 
Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:27 am
I always thought it was bass ackwards ? 