THE 2008 Oshkosh Photo Diary

[Chicoartist]

John, et al - I should have said Gary was ineligible to answer. He knows this stuff backwards and forwards.

The clear antenna lead-in in the canopy, without the antenna wire itself because it was not fitted to 8th AF birds?

Yes, I have seen the occasional 8th AF bubble canopies with the built-in 'bump' for the wire roller - Claib Kinnard's 4th FG Man O' War sported one, IIRC - but of course no SCR-274/N (IIRC ) antenna wire on the 8th AF Mustangs since the SCR-522 (mast antenna) VHF set had been standard on 8th AF fighters by Fall 1943.

So far, HJGB is perfect ...

Wade

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[Saville]

On the ".....Go Buggy" (and all the D models I see):

what is the purpose of the curved structural member with the lightening holes, behind the armor plate? Is it a roll bar?

thanks

Its part of the canopy frame.

Thank you.

But what is it's purpose?

[retroaviation]

John, et al - I should have said Gary was ineligible to answer. He knows this stuff backwards and forwards.

Well, depending on who you ask, I often times work at a backwards pace, so I reckon that's the same thing.

Gary

[JohnTerrell]

Saville, from what I have gathered I believe its only purpose is to add more structural integrity to the canopy framing, just like a brace, making the canopy much more rigid. The arch both serves the purpose of providing good strength, but also allows clearance over the radios and wires. It isn't found in too many restorations these days because most Mustangs sport a rear seat, and it wouldn't work.

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[Chicoartist]

Am I reading this right, that Impatient Virgin/Eva is a data plate rebuild?

http://www.361fg.com/news.htm

Reading the info on the 361st FG site, it appears that this is indeed the case. They say "the remains" were used as the basis for the restoration. Wonder what little parts here and there they were able to use?

Wade

[Jack Cook]

Just a look at the 64 year old crash site will answer that question!!
I looks worst than probably 44-14521 which got hit in the air with a 500# bomb

[Chicoartist]

That's why I said little parts ...

I'd bet there's little sprinklings of the original all over the rebuild/restoration/fabrication, in addition to the all-important Data Plate.

Wade

[Jack Cook]

in addition to the all-important Data Plate

I had one made for them at the kiosk down at the mall
The D/P has no importance just the paperwork. You can get the D/P
at the local Circle K.

[marine air]

Thanks guys for posting all those photos and experiences. It's a certain hell not being able to be there and argue over which is the best Mustang.
It's like when as a kid, we argued over which Charlie's Angel is the hottest! No one has even noticed the other Grand Champion contenders lurking around that don't happen to be P-51's. I feel sorry for those 18 judges that decide who goes home with the big trophies !

[Lynn Allen]

Thanks guys for posting all those photos and experiences. It's a certain heck not being able to be there and argue over which is the best Mustang.
It's like when as a kid, we argued over which Charlie's Angel is the hottest! No one has even noticed the other Grand Champion contenders lurking around that don't happen to be P-51's. I feel sorry for those 18 judges that decide who goes home with the big trophies !

Ah, that would be Farrah... Who owns the Impatient Virgin anyway??

TIA,

Lynn

[Jack Cook]

It's a certain heck not being able to be there and argue over which is the best Mustang.

That sounds great!! I f I can make it next year we'll do it!!!
20 wixers argueing over the proper shade of blue.........if it's really blue at all

[jasonp51d]

Lynn,

John Sessions owns Impatient Virgin I believe.

Best regards

Jason

[Lynn Allen]

Lynn,

John Sessions owns Impatient Virgin I believe.

Best regards

Jason

Roger that and thanks...I still wish I owned Farrah...

Lynn

[Chicoartist]

You dudes are whacked ... Jaclyn Smith is STILL a fox ... but fellas, when the cards are on the table, Cheryl Ladd ... hubba hubba!

Wade

[Saville]

Ah, that would be Farrah... Who owns the Impatient Virgin anyway??

TIA,

Lynn

Which? Farrah or the airplane?