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4th April 2011, 22:44
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Wildcat Serial Numbers and Data Plates
I have a data plate from an FM-1. It has 2 serial numbers on it...was curious if anyione may have any info on it?
data reads: MFR. Model - GM-1 Serial No. - 547 Navy Model FM-1 Class VF Serial Number - 15351 Date Mfg. 6 27 43 Motor - R-1830-86 TIA! Mike 
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5th April 2011, 01:09
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Re: Wildcat Serial Numbers and Data Plates
Mr. Baugher's great website tells us that USN BuAer number 15351 was an FM-1, while 547 could be a Helldiver or an Avenger. Given the order the numbers appear on youre plate, I think that 547 is a manufacturer's serial number (or company number) while 15351 is the USN serial number.
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5th April 2011, 01:20
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Re: Wildcat Serial Numbers and Data Plates
Yup...547 is the manufacture serial...as it is right next to the Manufacture Model NUmber.
Is there any website that has a list of serials? Would be curious to know if there is any history on this particular aircraft... 
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5th April 2011, 02:53
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Re: Wildcat Serial Numbers and Data Plates
Request the Aircraft History Card for FM-1 BuNo. 15351.
http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/arch/emailform.cfm It's free and will show up at your door in a couple of weeks. Regards,
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5th April 2011, 03:40
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Re: Wildcat Serial Numbers and Data Plates
Awesome!!!
Will do! Mike
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