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rwdfresno
 Post subject: Corsair Restorations
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Anyone have a knowledge of Corsair restorations going on out there? I am looking for specifics as far as who and where, I am working on a project.

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Aero Trader in Chino is doing one (static display).
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A few years ago the National Warplane Museum was restoring a FG-1D Corsair but it has since been gone.

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Aero Trader in Chino is doing one (static display).


darn, I saw Carl this weekend would have been the perfect time to hound him. :lol:
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Aero Trader in Chino is doing one (static display).

B/N 96885 FAH-618 Static for USS Midway on loan. All work is being done
to airworthy standards though. I just hope it doesn't corrode away by the time Lori gets it back :shock: :?
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1. Brewster F3A-1 Corsair Bu. No. 04634 restoration by Lex Cralley in Twin Cities, MN
Here's his website:
http://brewstercorsair.com/


2. FG-1D is being restored by the Tri-State Warbird Museum close to Cincinnati Oh but it is not being documented by them. I have a lot of video and pictures that I am offering to give them in case they want to create a restoration website. A great group of guys. Here is their website:
http://tristatewarbirdmuseum.org/


3. I know you asked for one that is currently being restored, but if your project is collecting pictures, here is another website that may interest you:
http://www.bentwings.com/fg1d/fg1d.htm
You all have probably already seen this Corsair since it was restored to flight ready status and has flown into several airshows, but you may not have seen the restoration website.

Hope these help.
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[quote="rwright142"]1. Brewster F3A-1 Corsair Bu. No. 04634 restoration by Lex Cralley in Twin Cities, MN
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http://brewstercorsair.com/
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Any news on this aircraft? The website doesn't look like there has been aby updates in the last few years.

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I spoke with Lex several months ago and he said there has been some sheet metal work completed but as you can imagine there is still a lot of work.

If I remember correctly he said his wife is doing the website updates so it is probably not being updated often. His contact information is on the website so you can get up to date information from him.

I'll probably email him too, just because it has been a long time since I've spoken with him.
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Also the Vought retirees in Dallas are restoring one to static.
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What about my plane? Do I not count?
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MustangPilot - I did not realize you had a project going! Pictures??

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What about my plane? Do I not count?


Oh yea, I was supposed to go look at yours wasn't I? Sorry I forgot...you should expect more from high priced employees like me!

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In addition to Mustangpilot's ex-CWH FG-1D, BuNo 92489 is also under restoration at Jerome.

The ex-Hooey bird (BuNo. 76628) that was at the NWM is now with Duane Doyle in CA. I think he is actually restoring two Corsairs, but I'm not sure of the ID on the second airplane.

Jim

P.S.: Speaking of Corsair projects does anyone know the status of BuNo. 92213, 81164, and/or 81857?
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What about my plane? Do I not count?


How's your Corsair coming along?
Can't wait to see it
What color scheme and markings do you have planned?

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In Australia there's one underway in Darwin - but I've seen the tail feathers in Victoria... (IIRC someone from the project posts here?)

And another at Wangaratta with Precision Aerospace.

Both to airworthy.

I think that's it for restorations outside N. America; anyone know otherwise?

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