Not quite the same, but had a flight in one out of Townsville on the Tropical Survival SERE Course in 99. Wasn’t quite sure what to make of it as there was more oil on the floor and stuff dangling than I have seen in any ac - except a ‘53. I think the airframe was due for retirement, but it was without doubt 10,000 rivets flying in formation. Nonetheless, it’s ability to get in and out of tight strips and jungle clearings was pretty impressive!