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Re: Fw-189 update
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Re: Fw-189 update
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Not sure where you get the above, but 80% of the airframes on DC-3's, AT-6's, T-28's, B-17's (to name a few) have not been replaced. Unless there is damage or corrosion the original aluminum parts are still with it, wing spars, wing/fuselage skins, etc.. There are instances when rare aircraft are 80% new or even higher because they are using the data plate to start a rebuild with a lack of parts, but saying aluminum age hardens and is too risky to keep flying is inaccurate. Last edited by Revi16; 3rd August 2021 at 21:48. |
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Re: Fw-189 update
One that I saw when first recovered and researched in detail with Finnish friends.
Not sure how it can be called a replica when you start with 95% of an original airframe. Most damaged section was the glasshouse but the center section, wings, fins and tailplane were all there. Both engines and cowlings. Booms also but a bit distorted. As with the '190 A-5, there is a vast amount of original material. I would guess the stork and tactical markings on the fin would be retained unrestored and replaced. I would like to see it restored. Whether flying or static. Been a long time - nearly 30 years! I think it was also discovered it was used for testing in 1941 - I can't recall if Bremen or somewhere else. Something was sent to me years ago but I currently can't locate. https://www.facebook.com/groups/avar...95631907291331 regards, MS |
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