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quemerford · **Joined:** Tue Jun 17, 2014 4:19 pm **Posts:** 1569

JohnB wrote:

But we don't know what event would account for such a large backlog at the factory.
Was there another grounding in 1946 timeframe you mention?

I have not seen any mention of one in my Lockheed histories.

All I can say is that between April and July 1946 these aircraft were at Burbank. If there was a backlog, it's possible that it was due to equipment shortages (not uncommon) or even a labour strike (also not uncommon). Another possibility is that receiving units were not ready to accept, or even that there were not enough ATSC/Ferry Command pilots available to actually deliver them.

It would be nice to know exactly why, but there are similar 'backlog' shots of T-33s at Burbank, and also F-94Bs. So maybe it's just normal for Lockheed?

Paul Stroud · **Posted:** Wed Dec 20, 2023 3:19 am

Baldeagle wrote:

Is that Jimmy Dolittle in the desert Spitfire?

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Yes it is, funnily enough there's a thread on the Key forum about 'his' Spitfire

https://www.key.aero/forum/historic-avi ... s-spitfire

Dave Smith · **Posted:** Wed Dec 20, 2023 7:32 am

Thanks, Mark, for yet another superb collection of photos!

Warbird Kid · **Posted:** Wed Dec 20, 2023 10:31 am

Noticed that this image was backwards, so I reversed it.

I have to image a good number of these L-4s must still be around. Of the numbers I can see

236581
215190
238524
236683

Also, anyone else notice the L-4 with the yellow Piper Cub lighting bolt?? I've never seen that before! Now I wonder how long it will be until someone replicates it!

Archer · **Joined:** Tue Nov 30, 2004 3:13 pm **Posts:** 426

The quality of these images is outstanding! Loving them! I was wondering about the P-43 posted earlier, couldn't identify it at first but someone else answered my question before I had a chance to type it.

raconnel · **Posted:** Wed Dec 20, 2023 10:54 am

Call me clueless, but I've never noticed the vents in the wingtips before. Those don't seem to be a common feature.

42-32025 by Richard Connell, on Flickr

Mark Allen M · **Joined:** Fri Feb 03, 2012 1:48 pm **Posts:** 7795

Mark Allen M · **Joined:** Fri Feb 03, 2012 1:48 pm **Posts:** 7795

Mark Allen M · **Joined:** Fri Feb 03, 2012 1:48 pm **Posts:** 7795

Anyone getting tired (besides me) Yet?

AG pilot · **Joined:** Sat Sep 24, 2011 9:13 am **Posts:** 551

"Anyone getting tired (besides me) Yet?"

I am not!!!! These pics are just amazing. Thank you for posting them!

Mark Allen M · **Joined:** Fri Feb 03, 2012 1:48 pm **Posts:** 7795

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