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FG-1D Corsair - N83JC Sold

Tue Jan 14, 2025 12:49 pm

Haven't heard any info on where "Godspeed / Skyboss" Bu. Num. 67089 Reg: N83JC was sold to and where she is headed to next.

https://www.platinumfighters.com/inventory/1945-goodyear-fg-1d-corsair/
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She was based at Clyman's AAM in Farmingdale, NY for decades and became the "local Corsair" for us here in Stratford when we had events over the years. I believe the last time she visited (actually the last Corsair to fly into Stratford) was over 14 years ago in 2011!

While I didn't mind the "Godspeed" markings, I did prefer the Yosemite Sam on the side. Even if it wasn't a very accurate scheme. I would like to see Glenn's markings on a more appropriate F4U-4 eventually.
And call me crazy, but I think that in this original picture, the hub was yellow and the spinner was red.

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Re: FG-1D Corsair - N83JC Sold

Tue Jan 14, 2025 1:04 pm

I enjoyed the "Skyboss" scheme too. As you said it was nice having a "local" Corsair. It was a regular at WWII Weekend.

Re: FG-1D Corsair - N83JC Sold

Tue Jan 14, 2025 2:37 pm

Everyone needs a local Corsair... or Mustang, Spitfire, P-40, B-25, C-47....

Re: FG-1D Corsair - N83JC Sold

Tue Jan 14, 2025 5:00 pm

Sold to WPP Nautical Investments LLC

Re: FG-1D Corsair - N83JC Sold

Tue Jan 14, 2025 10:55 pm

That airplane has been active for a long time. Here it was at Reno 1984....
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Re: FG-1D Corsair - N83JC Sold

Tue Jan 14, 2025 11:39 pm

JohnB wrote:Everyone needs a local Corsair... or Mustang, Spitfire, P-40, B-25, C-47....


I had a local (Ardmore NZ) Mustang, Spitfire, P-40 and C-47 (plus Catalina) 18 months ago. Not any more :-(
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