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Re: FG-1D Marine's Dream

Posted by bdk on Sun Feb 02, 2003 06:33:23 PM

In reply top FG-1D Marine's Dream posted by Mike Henniger on Sun Feb 02, 2003 01:16:38 PM

I recall that Ray told me that he obtained the project from someone in the midwest (Indiana or Ohio?). The restoration he performed was pretty straight forward. The aircraft was already stripped and there was no apparent crash, fire, or corrosion damage when he bought it. I do think that it was assembled from parts however, and Ray had to purchase yet more to complete the restoration.

Anything of the nature you mention happened prior to Ray purchasing the aircraft.

: The FG-1D Corsair named "Marine's Dream" has a history tha
: t is a little unclear to me.
:
: Here is what I know about it...
: Model: Vought-Goodyear FG-1D Corsair
: S/N: 92433 USN
: C/N: 3694
: C/R: NX773RD
: Owner: Ray, Dieckman
: Codes: "Marine's Dream"
: History: FG-1D (1944) 92433 USN, N3771A, N733RD
:
: I have seen some references that indicate it was "destroye
: d in a hanger fire" then later "sold". Huh? Was it destr
: oyed or damaged, and to what extant? How was it "restored
: "? Can anyone provide some insight?
:
: Regards,
:
: Mike

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