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Re: Chino Update- some comments

Posted by bdk on Fri Jan 18, 2002 03:05:52 PM

In reply top Re: Chino Update posted by Jim H on Fri Jan 18, 2002 10:36:00 AM

I think that the Zero you refer to is a real one (with a P&W engine), one of the ones restored in Russia by the Santa Monica Museum of Flying group. I think that this might be the third (and last?) of that group.

The Yanks P-51C is actually an "A" model. Note the three bladed propeller and the lack of a chin air intake.

I believe that the painted Bearcat is Bob Ponds, which suffered an engine failure during last fall's airshow (which has now been moved back to its more traditional May timeframe for 2002). The Bearcat used to be painted metallic brown with a black stripe down the side.

The bare metal Bearcat belongs to Steve Hinton and friends, and was rebuilt after being crashed long ago by the CAF.

Also of note are the new Corsair Ailerons in front of the Helldiver in the Yanks shop. All wood with fabric covering...

BK

: : The Air Museum Planes of Fame currently has a P-39, a To
: ra
: : Zeke, and a Grumman Duck underway in their restoration
: ha
: : ngar.

: : The P-51C was having its prop reinstalled, though I fail
: ed
: : to inquire why it had been removed.

: : Rob Mears
:
: Great stuff Rob!! Thanks for the information! Who's paint
: ed bearcat is that? Is that Pond's?
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: Jim

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