Warbird Information Exchange

When LSFM finishes their PB4Y-2* with the turrets etc. we'll have that part of the history represented. It would be a shame to reverse engineer the mods the Coasties carried out and wipe-out the bit of identity she sported in her 15 years of USCG life.


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What about the Yanks Privateer? While we may never see it fly, she'll probably be finished in WWII bomber configuration. Where are the other Privateers btw?

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That would be quite okay, too. I'd love to see a restored airtanker traveling the air show circuit with a nice historical display that showcases the dangerous, necessary work these aircraft and their brave pilots have done over several decades of service. It would be cool for them to do a test drop (plain water) during the air show -- perhaps even on a small, controlled fire -- to show the public how it's done.

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I remember watching one of H&P's Super Privateers do a water drop at an aishow back in the early 80s. Pretty spectacular!

SN

There was a PZL Dromadar doing a water drop demo at OSH in the 80's too. Impressive

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The H&P -4ys appeared in Porterville Ca, back in the mid to late 90s, maybe the summer of '96 or '97. I thought it was really cool to see the -4Ys in person. I think I've got pics somewhere.

Its good to see one still flying.

Will

To go back a couple days about restorations. After seeing restorations like Jerry Yagen's FM-2, FG-1D now with VWoC, Taigh's PV-1, and McKenna's P-51 I have become a very big fan of aircraft being restored to what they looked like as they rolled off the factory floor. Completely stock, no special markings, nothing except a fresh paint job and national insignia.

No matter how it is finished it will be great to see a flying Privateer.

Chappie

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I have a video Getting PB4Y-2 ready for Planes of Fame Airshow and departure.

link://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO_xyHj-QNA

...sorry...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO_xyHj-QNA