Gosshawk recieves an A-20...

[Lightning]

Howdy all

Pics of A-20G "HELL'N PELLICAN II " and A-20G "Big Nig"

http://aussiemodeller.com.au/pages/Hist ... _A20G.html

Lightning

[bombadier29]

Thanks for the link Lightning. So that is the Big Nig in the picture. I understand it is going to the RAF museum. I wonder if they will preserve it with the original name and nose art?

I have heard before the some A-20s had basic flying controls in the back of the plane so the gunner could take control if needed. Is that true?

[Lightning]

Hi Bombadier

Found more on the Australian recovered A-20s

http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?ID=21 ... n=historic
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/a-20/43-9436.html

http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/a ... 86786.html
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Australi ... 93ae944eae


http://www.airforce.gov.au/raafmuseum/e ... boston.htm
http://www.aviationmuseum.eu/World/Ocea ... _A28-8.htm
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/a-20/A28-8.html

BIG NIG was a time capsule when the RAAF first pulled it out of fresh water lake.
It was sent back to Australia where it was stripped for parts to complete A-20G HELL'N PELLICAN and RAAF A-20 A28-8

Lightning

[Hemiman]

Nice pictures! I always loved A-20s. The one sitting on its belly in the hangar, is that the one being restored for Jerry Yegan? Or is this Big Nig?

Yes... "Big Nig"

[JDK]

'Big Nig' has moved on a long way since these images were taken. It is being restored to A-20 configuration, and in its own US 'colors', including the Damon Runyon inspired nose-art and name.

It will go (in due course) to the RAF Museum. I've heard several dates of completion bandied about, but none credible so far, nor from those in a position to know. There's a fair amount of work to be done, but it is being worked on currently.

I have pictures, but am not at liberty to post them as per agreement with Precision Aerospace, the shop. I do, however, hope to be publishing an article or two in an aviation magazine coming to you sometime soon. Hope that helps.

Regards,

[Jeff Nelson]

Wow. I thought Gosshawk was closing up shop. Not true I guess? Don't think I knew about this A-20. I thought there was a b-24 up in Labador?

Just curious as to why you thought GossHawk was closing up shop. I was just there the other day and they have a hangar full. Recent events with a certain flying museum might have set them back momentarily, but it certainly isn't going to kill them. Personally, I think it will help them.....

[Warbird Kid]

Wow. I thought Gosshawk was closing up shop. Not true I guess? Don't think I knew about this A-20. I thought there was a b-24 up in Labador?

Just curious as to why you thought GossHawk was closing up shop. I was just there the other day and they have a hangar full. Recent events with a certain flying museum might have set them back momentarily, but it certainly isn't going to kill them. Personally, I think it will help them.....

Have no idea. lol Must have gotten a wire crossed.

[Warbirdnerd]

Here is an older thread on this A-20...
http://www.warbirdinformationexchange.o ... 0&start=15

[mike furline]

39-741, bottom of page.
http://valleyaviationsociety.net/Copper ... ?album=431

[Chappie]

Wow, it'd be great to see a flying A-20. Read a couple books written by wartime pilots, it was a real hot rod down low. I'm always fascinated by the low level strike photos.


Chappie