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Don Martin
 Post subject: Drop Tank Question
PostPosted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 9:53 pm 
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I had a request for information from a friend of mine. His organization has aquired a drop thank that has been a local lawn ornament for as long as I can remember(40+yrs) and they are trying to ID it(manufacturer-type acft used). Any help would be appreciated.
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Hi don the measurements for the drop tank are 6'4" around
7'7" long
with the shackle attachment 14 1/2 " from end to end
hope this will help
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Dan Johnson II
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Looks like a 110 gallon tank as used on 51s and P80s. Didn't they use those for Napalm as well?

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P-47 belly tank ? the blunt rear looks distinctive
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My guess: P-51

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Might be some markings under the paint.
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Don Martin
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Thanks, guys. You basicly confirm what I thought. Back to you Mike!

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The tank looks a lot like phots I have of P-51 tanks, except the tail end is quite a bit longer than the 75 gal models. The later F-82 type are long but taper more so they are more streamlined.

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Early Corsair centerline tank!

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