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2nd February 2005, 23:39
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P39 recovery from Russia summer 2004
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3rd February 2005, 12:34
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Recovered P-39
SENSATIONAL! I guess after surface cleaning it'll look brand-new and fly immediately!
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3rd February 2005, 17:09
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Yes, but instead of cleaning and becoming an 100% authentic piece in a musuem (where most aircraft are not), this one would be dismantled, most if not all of old metal trashed, and rebuild from newalclad to be flown by some snob. Also, I have some doubts about legality of the recovery.
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3rd February 2005, 22:13
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Perhaps we should start a syndicate 8)
Looks brilliant though, seeing the markings made my heart skip a beat!!
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Ruy Horta 12 O'Clock High! And now I see with eye serene The very pulse of the machine; A being breathing thoughtful breath, A traveller between life and death;
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4th February 2005, 00:42
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recovery
Guys
Not for me to say one way or the other on rebuild/restore/display as is/leave in lake as I am researching said aircraft for the recovery group! What I will say is you learn a lot more for looking at one in what ever condition it is found. Unfortunately, going on recent recoveries from Russia of lend lease American examples, they all seem to get restored in 'new' American schemes that have no relevance to the actual aircraft. As these two examples were from Russian it would be nice to have seen the restored P40C 41-13390 in its authentic colours, or P40E 41-13570 which is being restored in its authentic colours as well. (Perhaps a possiblity here still. the aircraft can be finished in Olive Drab/Neutral Grey and have the stars/tactical number added temporarily before completing the final scheme). Instead they get painted in an American scheme from some theatre of operations or famous battle. I am sure the P39 will be restored in some PNG/North Africa/Aleutian scheme and not Russian which is a real shame. If we go onto British aircraft, Ex Russian Hurricane P3351 carries its authentic markings although it would still be nice to see a Ex Russian Hurricane in Russian colours! Recovered German aircraft seem to be authentically repainted as well. regards Mark
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4th February 2005, 01:02
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Recovery was legal and done by the book, with all appropriate documents being obtained from the Russian Govt. Dave
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#7
4th February 2005, 10:16
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Hello Mark!
Could you slip out the unit from which this Airacobra came? At the moment I can't remember any Northern Fleet or 7 Air Army Airacobra unit having tactical number on nose. Usually on rear fuselage or fin. The only AC unit I haven't seen photos is 773 IAP and I am hoping this is it. Have to get the Aeroplane Monthly when and if it arrives here some day. Cheers, Kari
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4th February 2005, 11:59
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Dave
Quote:
 Franek
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#10
4th February 2005, 15:02
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Contact
Kari
I have been sending you the info although it still gets a bouce back on occasions. Last time we spoke you said you were getting the emails through though! Send me an email this evening and I will bring you upto date. The information on the aircraft is staggering by any account! regards Mark As for a drink, its expensive in Finland is it not! - Though I still owe you a bottle or two!
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