Wreck of a FW 190 - Page 3 - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

Revi16 · #21 28th October 2022, 06:16

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Originally Posted by harrison987

I was involved with the restoration...all skins were replaced.

The issue is that it was sitting outside in the elements for 50 years in a Russian forest.

AT-6's generally are not subject to that sort of treatment.

Mike

That was kind of my point. Damage and corrosion, not age.

DaveM2 · #22 2nd November 2022, 10:50

Mike

Was that when it was with JME?

I was told by people involved that all skins were replaced initially, but when it was sold to Allen, he insisted the originals were reused (where possible) and that the majority were...

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