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still wating

FAH 609 Folks:

The remains of the "NAVY" logo of FAH 609/ Buno 124715 on the aft L/side of fuselage. We hope to capture the NP # during the Korean conflict at the wings or the cabin area.

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would you give me the answer to that simple question? as you said "as simple as that"

jack, point made. Now you're quickly becoming the troll. Please rise above and enjoy the progress with BuNo.124715 before you kill it for everyone.

Respectful thanks,

Rob

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FAH 609 Buno 124715 Folks:

The mod id plate found on the folding section of the R/W of FAH 609, Buno 124715 c. Oct 2009. S/N A4-670 is shown, indicating a poss one time replacement of that wing section.

We are curious to find out what the L/W area shows, wings flaps & the ones on the edges of the H/stab.

Buno 124715 was involved in at least in 2 minor accidents during its Navy operational life. One, a poss structure failure c. 1952 while in Korea c. Sept, 1952 & two, a T/O accident at Moffett Field c. Sept 1953.

While removing the paint,this star was discovered on the underside of the right wing.
Photo FMAH

well Rob, i just would like to see if this sr. has the enough courage to say the truth about it and you will see how trustful can be some postings made by him.

nice pic jaldo. for sure, you have the permission for posting pictures here, not others.

F4U-5N Buno 124715 FAH 609 Folks:

Some of the historical data/info of the whereabouts of FAH 609 through the years! Via Sid. Tks!


The history of F4U-5N 124715 is as follows

Accepted on charge 23/7/51
Recieved by Overhaul and Repair Buaer M&S, Jacksonville, 27/7/51
To VC-4, Atlantic City, 16/1/52
To VC-4 Det 4, aboard Salerno Bay, 23/2/52
To VC-4, Atlantic City, 26/3/52
To VC-4 Det 41, Quonset Point, 10/5/52
Aboard BH Richard, 14/5/52
Accident, S/F VC-4 Det 4, 14/9/52
To FASRON 11, Japan, 2/10/52
To FASRON 691, San Diego, 12/11/52
To O&R San Diego, 18/11/52
To O&R Norfolk, 15/1/53
To O&R Quonset Point, 26/2/53
To O&R San Diego, 2/7/53
To VC-3, Moffett Field, 5/8/53
Accident, T/O 4/Sept/53 NP VC-3 #30
To VC-4, Atlantic City, 1/2/55
To O&R Quonset Point, 10/3/55
Into Litchfield Park, storage facility, 9/4/55
Struck off charge there, 28/12/55 with a total time of 693 hours
Ferry flight to Tegucigalpa, Honduras via Kelly AFB, Veracruz, Mexico 27 March 1956!

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...and underneath the left wing was found the word "Navy":

F4U-5N Buno 124715 FAH 609 Folks:

The USN accident report for Buno 124715 (1 0f 2) came in thanks to Craig of AAIR.

Evidently, the pilot ENS Smale, Milton L, USNR had a little trouble with the prop torque swerving the aircraft to the Left on take-off on Rwy 32 at Moffett Field on 4 Sep '53. The report also states that he hit 4 runway lights and nicked the prop blades a bit.

The pilot was able to take-off after he felt a small bump and noted prop vibrations soon after take off, causing him to RTB and land immediately w/o further problems.

Another pilot, his wingman ENS W.K Kershner also saw Buno 124715 swerving to the Left a bit, correcting but not enough to avoid hitting the rwy lights. (4).

At the time of the accident ENS Smale, Milton L, had 168 HRs of flying time of which 80 Hrs were on F4U-5 aircraft. According to the NAVY investigation board the cause of the accident was pilot error.

We'll try to get a better resolution picture than the one on the report which shows a bit of the blade damage & the "NP" number "30" on the L/speed brake fairing at the Moffett Field, maintenance facilty. Photo via SID. Tks

p.s As an ironic note, Buno 124715/FAH 609 had a small prop nick incident at Rwy 01 at Toncontin airport while landing & returning at night from its 1st combat mission across the border from El Salvador on July 14, 1969. FAH 609 was repaired & ready for action the next morning!

FAH 609 Folks:

Good Day!

In memory of a fine person & excellent pilot Cpt Fernando Soto Enriquez your FAH 609 Buno 124715 is slowly emerging to show off its colors one more time! Tks to the dedicated effort & leadership of FMAH! Good job guys! Drawing via Rudy01! Tks

F4U-5 Folks:

The prop coming along well during the restoration process! Photo via FMAH.

FAH 609 folks:

Good day!

That S.of the border jewel is coming along just fine!! Photo via FMAH.

FAH 609 Folks:

Good Day!

Buno 124715 is coming back strong by the hour!! Good job guys! We hope to see both of the speed brake assy & find out what numbers were written on them if any?? Photo via FMAH.Tks.

p.s Plz cont sending donations for the days ahead!! Tks

F4U Folks:

..slowly but surely FAH 609 project is taking place! Good job FMAH Photo via FMAH.






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