Unofficial Oshkosh 2022 Thread

[JohnTerrell]

Lynn, the L-1 I believe you're thinking of is 41-18915, hich was restored and operated in San Antonio back in the 80s, and which is now part of The Alaska Aviation Museum. It has more recently been re-restored and flies in Alaska in very much the same paint scheme as Pat Harker's example. Harker's L-1 is 41-19031, of which I believe only the fuselage structure survived. If I recall correctly, it was stored in San Antonio for a while before Kermit Weeks acquired it as a source of parts for his ex-Tallmantz L-1, and later sold it to Harker.

[RyanShort1]

Lynn, the L-1 I believe you're thinking of is 41-18915, hich was restored and operated in San Antonio back in the 80s, and which is now part of The Alaska Aviation Museum. It has more recently been re-restored and flies in Alaska in very much the same paint scheme as Pat Harker's example. Harker's L-1 is 41-19031, of which I believe only the fuselage structure survived. If I recall correctly, it was stored in San Antonio for a while before Kermit Weeks acquired it as a source of parts for his ex-Tallmantz L-1, and later sold it to Harker.

Yeah, I think that was the bird that flew with the Alamo Liaison Squadron. Sure wish I'd been around there a bit earlier.

[Dan K]

Lynn, the L-1 I believe you're thinking of is 41-18915, hich was restored and operated in San Antonio back in the 80s, and which is now part of The Alaska Aviation Museum. It has more recently been re-restored and flies in Alaska in very much the same paint scheme as Pat Harker's example. Harker's L-1 is 41-19031, of which I believe only the fuselage structure survived. If I recall correctly, it was stored in San Antonio for a while before Kermit Weeks acquired it as a source of parts for his ex-Tallmantz L-1, and later sold it to Harker.

Yeah, I think that was the bird that flew with the Alamo Liaison Squadron. Sure wish I'd been around there a bit earlier.

Hi Ryan and John,

Stumbled across the following on 41-18915 and thought you might enjoy scrolling through:

https://mtay.us/revival-of-the-first-li ... egan-here/

[MKD1966]

MAM saying Mosquito may be here Friday. Doc being toward out currently for the show.

Just curious if anyone has heard any updates about the Mosquito ?
Mike

[bdk]

MAM saying Mosquito may be here Friday. Doc being toward out currently for the show.

Just curious if anyone has heard any updates about the Mosquito ?
Mike

Does it make sense for it to be in St. Louis for the last month and a half?

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N114KA

[hurricane_yank]

MAM saying Mosquito may be here Friday. Doc being toward out currently for the show.

Just curious if anyone has heard any updates about the Mosquito ?
Mike

Does it make sense for it to be in St. Louis for the last month and a half?

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N114KA

Wonder if it needed maintenance?

Looks like the L-1 flew yesterday per flight aware.

[Scott Rose]

One day I will be able to attend this event.... it's on the bucket list

[Hooligan2]

One day I will be able to attend this event.... it's on the bucket list

I managed a three day visit from the UK in 2001, some 25 years after I first heard of Osh. It wasn't enough and I need to come back. Soon.

[Lynn Allen]

Lynn, the L-1 I believe you're thinking of is 41-18915, hich was restored and operated in San Antonio back in the 80s, and which is now part of The Alaska Aviation Museum. It has more recently been re-restored and flies in Alaska in very much the same paint scheme as Pat Harker's example. Harker's L-1 is 41-19031, of which I believe only the fuselage structure survived. If I recall correctly, it was stored in San Antonio for a while before Kermit Weeks acquired it as a source of parts for his ex-Tallmantz L-1, and later sold it to Harker.

John, thank you for the reply and update. Yes, it's the on one I was thinking of.

Regards,

Lynn

[JohnTerrell]

With regard to the Yagen Mosquito, it has been in St. Louis since the June Spirit of St. Louis Airshow due an issue with one of its carburetors. During the Tuesday Warbirds in Review program, Jerry Yagen and Mike Spalding stated that Mike would most likely be flying it into Oshkosh tomorrow (Friday).

[mike furline]

Lynn, the L-1 I believe you're thinking of is 41-18915, hich was restored and operated in San Antonio back in the 80s, and which is now part of The Alaska Aviation Museum. It has more recently been re-restored and flies in Alaska in very much the same paint scheme as Pat Harker's example. Harker's L-1 is 41-19031, of which I believe only the fuselage structure survived. If I recall correctly, it was stored in San Antonio for a while before Kermit Weeks acquired it as a source of parts for his ex-Tallmantz L-1, and later sold it to Harker.

[stryper]

Flight of the Cats

Since all but one of these warbirds are owned by Rod Lewis, could someone please refresh my memory as to what happened to his Hellcat that was being restored? Thanks in advanced.

[Yak 11 Fan]

Flight of the Cats

Since all but one of these warbirds are owned by Rod Lewis, could someone please refresh my memory as to what happened to his Hellcat that was being restored? Thanks in advanced.

Still being restored

[JohnTerrell]

During the Warbirds in Review program on Wednesday, Rod Lewis commented that he'll likely have his Hellcat at Oshkosh next year (it sounds like there had been a good chance that it was going to be ready this year, with it being as far along as it is). As I'm sure most know, it has undergone a complete bare bones/ground-up restoration at Ezell since having been acquired and brought back to the US by Rod Lewis in 2015.

[Lynn Allen]

Have they announced this year winners yet?