Re: FAH 609 Restoration to begin
Wed Sep 12, 2012 11:29 pm
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!!!
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!!!
Last edited by zorro7 on Thu Oct 18, 2012 10:08 am, edited 1 time in total.
Re: FAH 609 Restoration to begin
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.
Here's a shot that shows what BuNo.124715 old US Navy markings should look like under the various coats of Honduran blue.
Re: FAH 609 Restoration to begin
Thu Sep 13, 2012 1:32 pm
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!!!!!
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!!!!!
Re: FAH 609 Restoration to begin
Fri Sep 14, 2012 11:52 am
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
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
Re: FAH 609 Restoration to begin
Wed Oct 17, 2012 11:11 pm
would it be possible to have just one tread about this restoration???
zorro7 has created many posts about this plane.
zorro7 has created many posts about this plane.
Thu Oct 18, 2012 8:36 pm
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
Photo Cap . Eris
Re: FAH 609 Restoration to begin
Thu Oct 18, 2012 9:08 pm
J:
Nice picture Tks!!
p.s Any idea what kind of markings/numbers were found at the L/R speed brake fairings assy?
Nice picture Tks!!
p.s Any idea what kind of markings/numbers were found at the L/R speed brake fairings assy?
Fri Oct 19, 2012 6:37 pm
Here it is!
After 30 years,FAH-609's engine started to sing again today!
After 30 years,FAH-609's engine started to sing again today!
Re: FAH 609 Restoration to begin
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!!
Re: FAH 609 Restoration to begin
Fri Oct 19, 2012 7:28 pm
J/FMAH Folks:
Good Job & congratulations!
p.s Who was in the cockpit may we ask????
Good Job & congratulations!
p.s Who was in the cockpit may we ask????
Re: Buno 124692 XFAH607
Sun Nov 18, 2012 12:01 am
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!!
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!!