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dakkg651 is correct, with the FAAM Goodyear built Corsair FG1-A KD431 - however the word isn't 'restored' but 'conserved'. A fascinating story, with some details here: http://www.fleetairarm.com/exhibits/....asp?plane=153
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In 2000 it was decided to use the Museum’s Corsair FG-1to pioneer this “whole aircraft” method of paintwork conservation. We believe this ground breaking project to be the first of its kind in the aviation Museum world.
Using techniques familiar to archaeologists and forensic scientists this project has revealed, after three years of painstaking work, a unique, time capsule aircraft. Inch by inch, layer by layer, the entire aircraft has been scrutinised, researched and carefully stripped of the paint finish applied in 1963, when the aircraft was first presented to the Fleet air Arm Museum.
THE RESULT- A Corsair in as near to totally authentic and original condition from 1944 as it is possible to achieve. Paintwork, markings, stencilling, even the scratches and wear marks from the period are all original. Of the forty of so remaining Corsairs around the world (some in flying condition, some on display in Museums) there are no known examples in their truly original condition other than the FAAM’s Corsair KD 431.
Using techniques familiar to archaeologists and forensic scientists this project has revealed, after three years of painstaking work, a unique, time capsule aircraft. Inch by inch, layer by layer, the entire aircraft has been scrutinised, researched and carefully stripped of the paint finish applied in 1963, when the aircraft was first presented to the Fleet air Arm Museum.
THE RESULT- A Corsair in as near to totally authentic and original condition from 1944 as it is possible to achieve. Paintwork, markings, stencilling, even the scratches and wear marks from the period are all original. Of the forty of so remaining Corsairs around the world (some in flying condition, some on display in Museums) there are no known examples in their truly original condition other than the FAAM’s Corsair KD 431.
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JDK's excluded from this one, because.......
1) He's already seen this photo, and
2) Sweet revenge for being 'banned' from some of his quizes elsewhere in the past!
JDK's excluded from this one, because.......
1) He's already seen this photo, and
2) Sweet revenge for being 'banned' from some of his quizes elsewhere in the past!
Well done, it is indeed. This is Frank Schelling's lovely Hispano-Suiza engined JN-4H, based in the Sonoma Valley. Frank's taken it to 4 airshows (including Oshkosh and, just recently, Reno) since restoration was completed in 2003, and taken the top prize each time.
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Mike51
Many thanks, it certainly looks like a fantastic restoration, I can well see why it has won so many top prizes.
This one is not so old and I am sure will not last long.
Mel
Many thanks, it certainly looks like a fantastic restoration, I can well see why it has won so many top prizes.
This one is not so old and I am sure will not last long.
Mel
