FAH 609 Restoration to begin

zorro7 · **Joined:** Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:07 pm **Posts:** 483

FAH 609 Folks/FMAH Folks:

It is possible to save the Buno 124715 from strip paint removal located at the tail under the Horizontal stab?? Some light sandpaper can be used on these 2 areas L/R side of tail. Same with the NP latters and numbers on the upper/lower side of the wings.

Keep the good work going!!!

Rob Mears · **Posted:** Thu Sep 13, 2012 9:08 am

I agree, it would be great to see evidence of the Corsair's last US markings as part of VC-3 Squadron, just to know what number she was.

Here's a shot that shows what BuNo.124715 old US Navy markings should look like under the various coats of Honduran blue.

zorro7 · **Joined:** Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:07 pm **Posts:** 483

Rob:

Good day!!

Rg! ..Nice pic! Tks. We may be able to see some VC-3 markings & the last NP "number" on the wings. I'm working on the details of the Buno for now. That's one famous Buno!!!!!

zorro7 · **Joined:** Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:07 pm **Posts:** 483

F4U Folks:

Good day!!

..to lllustrate, the original Buno of F4U-5NL X FAH 607 Buno 124692, captured by Mr. Earl Ware at Jax City c. 1986. Photo via Mr. Earl Ware. Tks

jack973 · **Joined:** Mon May 28, 2012 11:14 am **Posts:** 215

would it be possible to have just one tread about this restoration???
zorro7 has created many posts about this plane.

jaldo · **Joined:** Tue Sep 13, 2005 4:33 pm **Posts:** 175

FAH-609 getting some fuel for an engine run test in the upcoming days.Everybody involved is taking precautions in case of any inconvenients.

Photo Cap . Eris

zorro7 · **Joined:** Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:07 pm **Posts:** 483

J:

Nice picture Tks!!

p.s Any idea what kind of markings/numbers were found at the L/R speed brake fairings assy?

jaldo · **Joined:** Tue Sep 13, 2005 4:33 pm **Posts:** 175

Here it is!
After 30 years,FAH-609's engine started to sing again today!

Cherrybomber13 · **Posted:** Fri Oct 19, 2012 6:42 pm

Col. San Martin gave me a call from Honduras and said it was a successful day. Fantastic work and my hats off to all the guys down in Honduras on the great work!!

zorro7 · **Joined:** Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:07 pm **Posts:** 483

J/FMAH Folks:

Good Job & congratulations!

p.s Who was in the cockpit may we ask????

zorro7 · **Joined:** Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:07 pm **Posts:** 483

F4U-5NL Buno 124692/XFAH 607 Folks:

Good day!!

With the due apologies:

In ref to the other intrinsic details provided on an earlier post in Ref to the Buno 124692 center fuselage having a cockpit name written on the R/hand side of the cabin.

The name now clearly reads: Lt. Jg. RCE. Not Roe at previously reported.

We'll keep digging!!

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