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Re: Sorry I know I should really know this, but why do Caval
Posted by Paul on Fri May 30, 2003 07:15:04 AM
In reply top Sorry I know I should really know this, but why do Cavalier posted by Paul McMillan on Fri May 30, 2003 04:58:00 AM
I suspect Paul because they were part of Project Peace Condor - the supply of Mustangs to Bolivia et al - a U.S. Government sponsored programme (or should it be program?!). Interesting to note that some Mustangs supplied to Indonesia had 72- fiscal serials!
They were simply allocated fiscal year serials I guess for Government purposes/funding. I don't think for one moment any of these aircraft were completely 'new build' - pretty much IRAN'd with the addition of new avionics.
I do wonder how a squadron of Cavalier Mustangs would have fared in Iraq with some chaff and flare dispensers of course!
Paul Coggan
Follow Ups:
- Thanks Paul. Joe Baugher serials site says 're-manufactured' - Paul McMillan Fri May 30, 2003 08:09:04 AM
- Same Situation with B-26Ks - Scott Thompson Fri May 30, 2003 08:58:48 AM
- Which leads us back to that same old...... - Paul Fri May 30, 2003 09:44:52 AM
- But what you ypu prefer 67-123456 or 44-123456 ??? N/T - Paul McMillan Fri May 30, 2003 09:52:34 AM