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Re: Dick Thurman's "Aleutian Tiger"

Posted by Mike Henniger on Wed Jun 11, 2003 04:36:53 PM

In reply top Re: Dick Thurman's "Aleutian Tiger" posted by LARRY SMIGLA on Wed Jun 11, 2003 03:57:35 PM

: : S/N: 1058 RCAF
: : C/N: 15411
: : C/R: NX940AK
:
: MIKE, I BELIEVE THAT n940ak that you are referring to is n
: ow oewned by tony banta and stationed at livermore airport
: in california along with his at-6, f8f, and p-51d

Thanks Larry. I agree. 15411 does have a Dick Thurman connection in that he once owned it. But this is not the one to appear at the show.

According to the FAA register and Scott's Warbird Registry it is...

N-number : N4436J
Aircraft Serial Number : 42-9733
Aircraft Manufacturer : CURTISS WRIGHT
Model : P-40K
Engine Manufacturer : AMA/EXPR
Model : UNKNOWN ENG
Aircraft Year : 1942
Owner Name : VINTAGE WARBIRDS MUSEUM INC
Owner Address : 10000 SHELBYVILLE RD STE 210
LOUISVILLE, KY, 40223-2950
Registration Date : 01-May-1998
Airworthiness Certificate Type : Experimental
Approved Operations : Exhibition

The search is over!

Mike

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