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Re: PSAM OS2U

Posted by Mike Henniger on Wed Jun 26, 2002 04:30:14 PM

In reply top PSAM OS2U posted by Dan K on Wed Jun 26, 2002 01:34:13 PM

: Hi all,
:
: Looking for an ID and any known history on the OS2U Kingfi
: sher now with the Palm Springs Air Museum. TIA.
:
: Dan

Model: Vought OS2U-3 Kingfisher
BuNo: 5909 (USN)
Owner: Smithsonian - National Air and Space Museum
Codes: "NAVY 5909", "13"
Notes: This example was restored from November 1983 to April 1988. The main float and beaching gear came from St. Petersburg Florida and the wing floats came from Daytona Beach, Florida.
Spotting Notes: On loan to the Palm Springs Air Museum. Spotted there January 2001.

Regards,

Mike

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