 | WWII aircraft wing I found tonight!| Aircraft Pictures Discuss WWII aircraft wing I found tonight! in the World War II - Aviation forums; I know I could be missing something here or being to simplistic but one of the early photos of the ... |
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12-16-2006, 09:14 AM
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| I know I could be missing something here or being to simplistic but one of the early photos of the repair, had a number on it that started 29.
FJ explained how these numbers were used and a link was put up that showed which manufactures used which numbers, comparing the two it looks as if it could be a NA BT-9.
Looking at photos of the BT 9 the wing looks to be about the right size and shape, being a training aircraft would normally be natural metal.
I know this isn't by any means conclusive for a number of reasons but is there any reason why this isn't possible? | 
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12-16-2006, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Glider  I know I could be missing something here or being to simplistic but one of the early photos of the repair, had a number on it that started 29.
FJ explained how these numbers were used and a link was put up that showed which manufactures used which numbers, comparing the two it looks as if it could be a NA BT-9.
Looking at photos of the BT 9 the wing looks to be about the right size and shape, being a training aircraft would normally be natural metal.
I know this isn't by any means conclusive for a number of reasons but is there any reason why this isn't possible? | There is a good chance that series of part numbers were used on the T-6 as well.
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12-16-2006, 10:35 AM
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12-16-2006, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by pbfoot there wouldn't be any paint on the wing simply because the sand moving over it would have worn it off | No - the salt water will errode the paint as well, especially untreated enamels...
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12-16-2006, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by FLYBOYJ No - the salt water will errode the paint as well, especially untreated enamels... | wasn't aware of the salt water but the sand washing over that wing for 60years would certainly help clean it up
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12-16-2006, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by pbfoot wasn't aware of the salt water but the sand washing over that wing for 60years would certainly help clean it up | agree....
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12-16-2006, 12:24 PM
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| But why would a BT9 be located in the middle of the Pacific?
I suspect its another type of plane.
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12-16-2006, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by syscom3 But why would a BT9 be located in the middle of the Pacific?
I suspect its another type of plane. | T-6 or AT-6
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12-18-2006, 07:45 AM
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Sorry I haven't been here in a while. Been crazy busy!...not really...just beach bum lazy 
Ok, my camera still hasn't arrived in the mail yet but, I've got a plan! I know this kid, 14 years old on island and he is always looking for work. I've offered him 20 dollars to assist me on my day off this week to go out and dig the wing up. Upon approval of his parents we are going to dig it up during low tide.
Being that my camera isn't here I'm going to use the evidence camera after an "anonymous" caller calls in some UXO that has to be documented. I'll take some pics with this camera. It's not as good as my camera but, it will have to do. I'm hoping to do this Firday.
In the meantime, enjoy the pic below. It was found tonight and I just got back from taking the pictures. I'm not sure of the size or if they are Japanese or American. I'll update. | |
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12-18-2006, 08:53 AM
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12-18-2006, 09:05 AM
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12-18-2006, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Wildcat Cool photo. I was thinking the wreakage may belong to the tail a B-25, possibly the horizontal stabilizer. Fits in with Joe's NA serial number ... any thoughts? | There were B-25s in the area, a possibility.
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12-18-2006, 09:24 AM
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| Flyboy..... PBJ's were used by the USN and USMC.
It could very well be one of those.
Flyboy....another possibility....... were any PV1's built by NA aircraft under contract for Lockheed?
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12-18-2006, 09:28 AM
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After viewing this pic I just can't see how this wreckage could be part of the B29. I got this pic from Google Images. The hinged parts just don't add up. But then again we haven't seen the other side. | |
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12-18-2006, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by syscom3 Flyboy..... PBJ's were used by the USN and USMC.
It could very well be one of those. | Agree Quote:
Originally Posted by syscom3 Flyboy....another possibility....... were any PV1's built by NA aircraft under contract for Lockheed? | I don't think so and if they were they would carry a Lockheed part number.
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