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Re: Corsair Identity
Posted by Jim H on Thu Feb 21, 2002 12:38:17 PM
In reply top Re: Corsair Identity posted by Rob Mears on Thu Feb 21, 2002 12:05:34 PM
: That would have to be Louis Antonacci's FG-1D BuNo.88297.
: He sold that particular Corsair to Stephen Grey in 1986.
: Since the pictures you describe were both taken in the St
: ates, it would be safe to say they were made while the pla
: ne was still owned and flown by Mr. Antonacci (pronounced
: An-Toe-Nee-Cee).
:
: Today the plane has of course been refinished in the marki
: ngs of an RNFAA 1850 Squardon Corsair. Overall deep sea b
: lue with yellow cowl, and number '130' carried on the fuse
: lage.
:
: Rob
This bird, was for a time, residing at Planes of Fame...around 1985. I have my picture standing next to her at Chino...it was in an odd shade of blue.
jim