P-47 s/n 42-25068 returning to the U.S.?
Wed Feb 05, 2014 7:18 am
I just noticed this airframe was registered with the FAA last week...
Aerial Visuals - Airframe Dossier - Republic P-47, s/n 42-25068 USAAF, c/n 21953, c/r N47FG
Is it returning to the U.S. or will it be operating in the U.K. with a U.S. civil registration?
Mike
Aerial Visuals - Airframe Dossier - Republic P-47, s/n 42-25068 USAAF, c/n 21953, c/r N47FGIs it returning to the U.S. or will it be operating in the U.K. with a U.S. civil registration?
Mike
Re: P-47 s/n 42-25068 returning to the U.S.?
Wed Feb 05, 2014 7:39 am
I think the word on the street, is that it will be based at Friedkins ranch in Texas.
Andy Scott
Andy Scott
Re: P-47 s/n 42-25068 returning to the U.S.?
Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:18 am
The Fighter Collection seems to be downsizing.
Re: P-47 s/n 42-25068 returning to the U.S.?
Wed Feb 05, 2014 11:54 am
Pat Carry wrote:The Fighter Collection seems to be downsizing.
It will be interesting to see where their Hellcat ends up if and when its sold.
Re: P-47 s/n 42-25068 returning to the U.S.?
Wed Feb 05, 2014 10:32 pm
mrhenniger wrote:I just noticed this airframe was registered with the FAA last week...
Is it returning to the U.S. or will it be operating in the U.K. with a U.S. civil registration?
Mike
Registered to Commanche Warbirds so yes, the Freidkins.
I'm in Aus, so a bit far from your rather large warbirding scene in the US, but man I love reading about it and working out who's who and who has what. This snippet from the above link though got me:
In 2005
To Tony Raftis, Melbourne VIC .
In 2005
Transported by ship.
Reported shipped to Australia, but resold on arrival
What the heck? An airworthy razorback could have been flying here...
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Re: P-47 s/n 42-25068 returning to the U.S.?
Thu Feb 06, 2014 12:59 am
I'm not sure that TFC is downsizing.
Of course, Stephen Grey announced in last July that he will not continue flying demo himself on meeting but will let others pilots, including his son Nick displaying the collection. (Stephen Grey will continue to fly but "off scene".
It's look to be a good decision (he's not so young)
After that, two planes were sold (The P47 "Snafu" and more recently the P40 to the Collings) so some peoples said that TFC is downsizing or closing their doors.
But if you look the complete list of planes TFC owned since it's creation, lots and lots of planes where buy, restored, fly and sold. Sometime after just a few years of ownership.
I think Stephen Grey is a great pilot but also a great businessman: if you want one of his planes, come with the good number and you have a possibility to come home with one or two very big box behind your car
The time will see what happen...
Concerning, the P47 : it was disassembled in late september but according poster on the Flypast forum who visit Duxford very frequently, the two boxes left Duxford at the end of the year, presumely heading to the US.
Sad to see the only flying P47 in Europe departing (and I never catch to see her
)
I hope my US friends will see this bird on meeting : the Friedkin's looks to have a beautifull collection, but a part of their planes look to be kept on their ranch in Texas and not displayed in public events.
Of course, Stephen Grey announced in last July that he will not continue flying demo himself on meeting but will let others pilots, including his son Nick displaying the collection. (Stephen Grey will continue to fly but "off scene".
It's look to be a good decision (he's not so young)
After that, two planes were sold (The P47 "Snafu" and more recently the P40 to the Collings) so some peoples said that TFC is downsizing or closing their doors.
But if you look the complete list of planes TFC owned since it's creation, lots and lots of planes where buy, restored, fly and sold. Sometime after just a few years of ownership.
I think Stephen Grey is a great pilot but also a great businessman: if you want one of his planes, come with the good number and you have a possibility to come home with one or two very big box behind your car
The time will see what happen...
Concerning, the P47 : it was disassembled in late september but according poster on the Flypast forum who visit Duxford very frequently, the two boxes left Duxford at the end of the year, presumely heading to the US.
Sad to see the only flying P47 in Europe departing (and I never catch to see her
)I hope my US friends will see this bird on meeting : the Friedkin's looks to have a beautifull collection, but a part of their planes look to be kept on their ranch in Texas and not displayed in public events.
Re: P-47 s/n 42-25068 returning to the U.S.?
Thu Feb 06, 2014 5:58 am
I wonder why it is registered as a TP-47G? I recall Curtiss building a single two-seat Thunderbolt designated TP-47G, but wouldn't Snafu just be a plain old P-47G?
Chappie
Chappie
Re: P-47 s/n 42-25068 returning to the U.S.?
Thu Feb 06, 2014 12:54 pm
Chappie wrote:I wonder why it is registered as a TP-47G? I recall Curtiss building a single two-seat Thunderbolt designated TP-47G, but wouldn't Snafu just be a plain old P-47G?
Chappie
The G-model Thunderbolts were deemed unfit for combat and re-designated as TP-47Gs by the AAF when sent to the Training Command during WWII. Not to be confused with the two seat version....
Glad to see 25068 coming back to the states....it was my very first warbird ride back in 1985....
Re: P-47 s/n 42-25068 returning to the U.S.?
Thu Feb 06, 2014 8:50 pm
Tim Savage wrote:
Glad to see 25068 coming back to the states....it was my very first warbird ride back in 1985....
I glad too! Thanks to Ray Stutsman, this aircraft is the reason I love warbirds.
Hey Tim, have you talked to Ray in awhile? I got chat with him again a few years back about restoring Little Demon.
Re: P-47 s/n 42-25068 returning to the U.S.?
Fri Feb 07, 2014 6:43 pm
I just noticed a contributor uploaded some great shots of Snafu...
Mike
Mike
Re: P-47 s/n 42-25068 returning to the U.S.?
Sat Feb 08, 2014 5:37 pm
Sad thing is, I bet we wont see it, Friedkins is like Rod Lewis, keeps his collection hidden. I only see one of Friedkins Mustangs every once in awhile leaving KHOU. I wish he would bring some of his planes to Wings Over Houston.
Re: P-47 s/n 42-25068 returning to the U.S.?
Sat Feb 08, 2014 6:32 pm
I saw 3 of their 7 Mustangs today at Chino...
Re: P-47 s/n 42-25068 returning to the U.S.?
Sat Feb 08, 2014 10:58 pm
I'm hoping they will bring "Snafu" to at least one Planes of Fame airshow before they tuck it away. The world's only two airworthy Razorbacks together would be worth the trip for me even if nothing else showed up!
Re: P-47 s/n 42-25068 returning to the U.S.?
Sun Feb 09, 2014 3:24 am
Apropos of nothing, "Snafu" has a very brief cameo as background dressing for an airfield scene in the new film "Monuments Men," along with the B-17 "Sally B" and P-51 "Princess Elizabeth," and a C-47 or two. There's also a scene with a couple of Spits, which one of the characters is adorning with nose art. There are a few quick shots of flying Spitfires, which I assume are CGI.
SN
SN
Re: P-47 s/n 42-25068 returning to the U.S.?
Sun Feb 09, 2014 4:56 am
eallen wrote:I saw 3 of their 7 Mustangs today at Chino...
Seven Mustangs ?
