94th Aero Squadron Artifacts
Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:35 pm
I've seen the outside of the 94th' Restaurant at Port Columbus a few times, but I had the chance to actually eat there recently. The food was quite good, and, of equal interest, there's some more interesting stuff displayed inside.
The P-51D replica is looking a little ragged these days.
The first artifact I noted, the right wing from an Aeronca L-3. At least, I assume that the label written on it is correct, if someone has a better ID, do tell.
an unidentified aileron. Again, that was my guess, if I'm wrong, do tell. Judging by the size, this came from something rather large.
The remainder are somewhat less Warbird related, but I figure I may as well post them for the sake of completeness, and because I could use help determining what aircraft type they came off of:
This looks too big to be from an R/C aircraft, yet too small to be from a piloted one. Any ideas?
Tailplanes from a Beech Bonanza, I think? Dressed up as "Luftwaffe War Trophies"
My offhand guess is these belong(ed) to an AA-1 Yankee
Another AA-1 Yankee part?
That's all, although I have to say, looking at other photos online, I'm a little annoyed that this location got the short end of the stick as far as vehicle displays go. I've seen photos of other restaurants with full-size Deuce-and-a-half hulks, Jeeps, ambulances and the like. All we got was a pair of old, ratty possibly-trucks. Oh well. Like I said, the food was great, as was the service, so if you're in Columbus I'd recommend a visit.
The P-51D replica is looking a little ragged these days.
The first artifact I noted, the right wing from an Aeronca L-3. At least, I assume that the label written on it is correct, if someone has a better ID, do tell.
an unidentified aileron. Again, that was my guess, if I'm wrong, do tell. Judging by the size, this came from something rather large.
The remainder are somewhat less Warbird related, but I figure I may as well post them for the sake of completeness, and because I could use help determining what aircraft type they came off of:
This looks too big to be from an R/C aircraft, yet too small to be from a piloted one. Any ideas?
Tailplanes from a Beech Bonanza, I think? Dressed up as "Luftwaffe War Trophies"
My offhand guess is these belong(ed) to an AA-1 Yankee
Another AA-1 Yankee part?
That's all, although I have to say, looking at other photos online, I'm a little annoyed that this location got the short end of the stick as far as vehicle displays go. I've seen photos of other restaurants with full-size Deuce-and-a-half hulks, Jeeps, ambulances and the like. All we got was a pair of old, ratty possibly-trucks. Oh well. Like I said, the food was great, as was the service, so if you're in Columbus I'd recommend a visit.
Re: 94th Aero Squadron Artifacts
Mon Apr 20, 2015 5:13 pm
The P-51 looking a "little ragged" is a gross understatement in my humble opinion.
Re: 94th Aero Squadron Artifacts
Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:15 pm
The item that "looks too big to be from an R/C aircraft" looks like the elevator from a Cessna UC-78 / T-50...Bamboo Bomber That piece would attach to the rest of the horizontal stabilizer, which is why it probably appears too small, as this is about half of the horizontal stabilizer area.
Re: 94th Aero Squadron Artifacts
Tue Apr 21, 2015 12:28 am
We used to have one of those restaurants here at SJC. Had a Fokker triplane on the airport side and a Sopwith at the front door.
I miss that place, they had an awesome Sunday champagne brunch!
I miss that place, they had an awesome Sunday champagne brunch!
Re: 94th Aero Squadron Artifacts
Thu Apr 23, 2015 9:56 pm
We have acquired the cockpit/forward fuselage, propeller, canopy, etc. fiberglass molds that were told was used by the 94th Aero Squadron to make full-sized replicas of the Me-109.
I made been looking for the aft fuselage/tail and the wing molds but have never found them.
We had considered making several Me-109 cockpits for but never received enough interest to pursue the project.
If anyone is interested in buying them, PM me and we'll talk about it.
I made been looking for the aft fuselage/tail and the wing molds but have never found them.
We had considered making several Me-109 cockpits for but never received enough interest to pursue the project.
If anyone is interested in buying them, PM me and we'll talk about it.