 | Corsair mockup| Aircraft Pictures Discuss Corsair mockup in the World War II - Aviation forums; As most of you know, I have been preparing for another presentation at the museum where I volunteer. This month ... |
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02-17-2005, 05:52 PM
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#1 | | "Shooter"
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As most of you know, I have been preparing for another presentation at the museum where I volunteer. This month it is Iwo Jima and the F4U corsair. When Vought came up with the design for the Corsair, they built a full scale model out of plywood to show the Navy officials! Here is a shot of the mockup.
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02-17-2005, 06:27 PM
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#2 | | He who does not skim
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02-17-2005, 08:06 PM
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#3 | | "Shooter"
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Country: | I agree, although I somehow think neither of our wives would appreciate it.  Nice new siggy pic, BTW.
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02-17-2005, 08:33 PM
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#4 | | He who does not skim
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Originally Posted by evangilder Nice new siggy pic, BTW. | Thanks. Maybe I'm overdoing the roundel thing, what with the avatar and all.  | |
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02-18-2005, 08:41 AM
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#5 | | "Shooter"
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02-18-2005, 11:13 AM
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#6 | | Konfused with a 'K'
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02-18-2005, 11:18 AM
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#7 | | "Shooter"
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Country: | It was out of one of the squadron signal books, the F4U Corsair In Action. They have some great pictures in their books.
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02-18-2005, 11:26 AM
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#8 | | Konfused with a 'K'
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Country: | Imagine if the finished Corsairs was wood...not ENTIRELY suitable for carrier ops!
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02-18-2005, 11:27 AM
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#9 | | "Shooter"
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02-18-2005, 11:44 AM
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#10 | | Konfused with a 'K'
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02-18-2005, 01:34 PM
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#11 | | Master of Ewes
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02-18-2005, 01:38 PM
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#12 | | He who does not skim
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02-19-2005, 11:26 AM
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