FAH603

OZFURYFAN · **Posted:** Sat May 03, 2014 10:08 pm

Hi all, Corsair FAH 603 maiden flight after restoration took place this morning, 30 min flight with no issues at all, pics when I can post them, cheers, Pete

Snake45 · **Joined:** Sat Apr 05, 2014 5:49 pm **Posts:** 864

Thanks for the update, can't wait to see pics.

Is this a -4 or a -5? (I'm sure I have pics of it somewhere, but am too lazy to look them up.) :wink:

Al Moore · **Posted:** Sat May 03, 2014 10:41 pm

That is great news. I love the chosen paint scheme. Congratulations on a well deserved first flight! :drink3:

over/out · **Posted:** Sat May 03, 2014 11:53 pm

Snake45 wrote:

Thanks for the update, can't wait to see pics.

Is this a -4 or a -5? (I'm sure I have pics of it somewhere, but am too lazy to look them up.) :wink:

it's a -5

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

Here you have the facebook page where you can see the pictures

https://www.facebook.com/HistoricAustralianAircraft

EXBIRDY · **Posted:** Sun May 04, 2014 4:52 am

I saw the second flight and was very impressed.
I have posted some photos at Aussie Modeller
http://www.aussiemodeller.com.au/forum/ ... f=6&t=8324
John

jb · **Joined:** Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:47 pm **Posts:** 10

John. Your images seem to be hidden behind a sign in wall.

So I've taken the liberty of uploading them from my fb account.

Snake45 · **Joined:** Sat Apr 05, 2014 5:49 pm **Posts:** 864

Oh that is very beautiful and cool! Thanks for posting the pics!

DH82EH · **Posted:** Sun May 04, 2014 6:42 am

Congratulations to all involved! She looks magnificent.
Kudos on choosing such unique looking colours!

Enjoy!! :drink3:

Andy

zorro9 · **Joined:** Fri Aug 09, 2013 10:11 pm **Posts:** 671

Mr. Hosking & Crew + Spotters:

Good day!

The best news that we've heard all day fm this side of the pond! Congratulations for such a fine restoration job...FAH 603 looks magnificent, like the good old days.... in its environment, graceful in the blue Aussie skies! Job well done!!

p.s Plz post some pics of the fine RAF Peter Clements pilot & his impressions of the 1st flight when you get a chance!! Tks

Jerry O'Neill · **Posted:** Sun May 04, 2014 8:36 am

Awesome! It's a beautiful bird and a great tribute to the last country to fly the Corsair!

happymeal · **Joined:** Fri Dec 10, 2004 7:00 am **Posts:** 215

Congrats to all involved ! Who was the lucky one behind de stick and rudder bar ?

Invader26 · **Joined:** Wed Aug 11, 2010 7:56 am **Posts:** 843

Peter Clements....ex-RAAF fighter pilot, warbird driver and all round good guy.. :drink3:

This mighty machine was approximately 17 years in the restoration was was an ex-Disney donate to RNZAF and swapped for a P-40F [now P-40E] project.

sandiego89 · **Joined:** Mon May 21, 2012 12:28 pm **Posts:** 1195

Wow, she looks great. Excellent work by everyone, you should be proud!

zorro9 · **Joined:** Fri Aug 09, 2013 10:11 pm **Posts:** 671

Pete:

Good Day!

At one time c. 1955 your FAH 603 wore this scheme on the E. Coast. We 'are doing some more digging for the tail #. Photo NARA.

p.s Congratulations again ona superb job! Blue Skies!!

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