Brazilian Corsair, Me-109, P-47 and others at TAM

[RMAllnutt]

I found these pictures on the following news group, but thought that they would be interesting. These are aircraft at the Brazilian museum started by the airline TAM.

http://webkits.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/439603841/m/6411060471/p/1

It looks like a beautiful museum. I had never seen the "Me-109" before... anyone have any details on its restoration?



former AFC Corsair



Gloster Meteor F-8 ... I didn't know that the Brazlians operated these.



Me-109G ... preserved axis aircraft says it's only partially original. Anyone have photos of it during its recovery or restoration? Details?



former David Price Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX



Republic P-47 Thunderbolt... this one's a beauty? I assume it's a former FAB example, but which one, and when was it restored?



Lockheed 049 Constellation, and what looks like a Noord.


Anyway, thought you guys would like to see these. Sure looks like an impressive museum.

Cheers,
Richard

PS... later in the thread there were these photos of an Me-109G-2 being restored... could this be the one at TAM? Anyone read Brazilian?

[Pat Carry]

Thanks for posting this. I wish all air museums were this well lit.

[RMAllnutt]

Thanks Pat, and I agree... it is really well lit, and there's lots of space too. Love to go there some day.

Cheers,
Richard

[marine air]

Here's a guess on the Portuguese;
Photo 1: "Another view of the Me-109G-2 positioned in front of the engine, a Daimler Benz DB605.

Photo 2: Our Me-109-G2 in South Charles. Our example coming is to be restored in Germany close to the two types sent and used in service in Brazil.

Photo 3: Cockpit details of the Me-109G-2

Hope this helps!

[Taylor Stevenson]

That Corsair looks like an early model, anyone who which?
Taylor

[Warbirdnerd]

That Corsair looks like an early model, anyone who which?
Taylor

Here you go...
http://www.warbirdregistry.org/corsairr ... 17995.html

[Django]

Wow, is that the Guggenheim? Impressive space. The corsair and the Tbolt sure are beauties. Ok, they ALL are.

[Jerry O'Neill]

That Corsair looks like an early model, anyone who which?
Taylor

Don't get me gong on THAT Corsair again!!!
Jerry

[RMAllnutt]

That Corsair looks like an early model, anyone who which?
Taylor

Don't get me gong on THAT Corsair again!!!
Jerry

I agree... it would be better flying here in the USA. Of some consolation, it is only dressed up like a birdcage corsair, and is actually a slightly later model F4U. Still, I hate to see any active vintage aircraft grounded... and some place where it doesn't have a historical connection. Mind you, it looks like it is being well looked after. You know how I feel about corsairs though Jerry!

Cheers. Richard

[K5DH]

The Corsair, Jug, Gustav, and Meteor are beauties... but... it's that gorgeous Connie that really makes my heart race!

[Ztex]

it's that gorgeous Connie that really makes my heart race

That's is one sexy airplane!

[DaveM2]

There was a thread on this when it opened, the 109 consists of a new built fuselage from Robert Wagner, Germany and spent some time at the Laatzen Museum. Wings are supposed to be original and from Norway.

Dave

[Jerry O'Neill]

That Corsair looks like an early model, anyone who which?
Taylor

Don't get me gong on THAT Corsair again!!!
Jerry

I agree... it would be better flying here in the USA. Of some consolation, it is only dressed up like a birdcage corsair, and is actually a slightly later model F4U. Still, I hate to see any active vintage aircraft grounded... and some place where it doesn't have a historical connection. Mind you, it looks like it is being well looked after. You know how I feel about corsairs though Jerry!

Cheers. Richard

Richard;
I'd at least have to say that besides being "glossy", it's the best color scheme I've ever seen that aircraft in!
I'm not trying to slight the NZ scheme, I'm just a tri-color navy kind-of-guy!
Looks like a great museum!
Blue skies,
Jerry

[AirJimL2]

Of some consolation, it is only dressed up like a birdcage corsair, and is actually a slightly later model F4U.

I'm glad you mentioned that, as I remember Steve Hinton once telling me that the birdcage really wasn't, but that the POF bird was originally built as a birdcage. If that is indeed the case, it would be nice to see POF convert theirs back.

Jim

[Jerry O'Neill]

POF's F4U I think is the oldest Corsair in existence. (unless someone finds one older on the bottom of the ocean!!)
Jerry