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chrism
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NZ5612 Aug 5, 2019 2:11:08 GMT 12 Dave Homewood, agalbraith, and 7 more like this

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Post by chrism on Aug 5, 2019 2:11:08 GMT 12

Great to see NZ5612 (now N43FG in the USA) alive and well at Thunder over Michigan! Unfortunately it isn't in NZ, or in RNZAF markings but it is in great hands and superb condition. It has been finished in the scheme and markings that it would have worn when it was handed over to the RNZAF in 1945. The owner is an awesome guy, very enthusiastic and friendly.

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johnnyfalcon Group Captain Posts: 2,641	NZ5612 Aug 5, 2019 8:22:26 GMT 12 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by johnnyfalcon on Aug 5, 2019 8:22:26 GMT 12 Mint!
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Dave Homewood Administrator Air Vice Marshal Posts: 62,251	NZ5612 Aug 5, 2019 9:15:31 GMT 12 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 5, 2019 9:15:31 GMT 12 Is it still owned by Barry Avent?
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NZ5612 Aug 5, 2019 10:19:23 GMT 12

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Post by agalbraith on Aug 5, 2019 10:19:23 GMT 12

She looks lovely, So good to see another ex RNZAF Corsair take to the skies. I see they have put the later model 2800 in her, I believe they are easier to maintain and dont have all the supercharger ducting in behind them.

Dave, I heard Barry sold her...but I dont know how true that is.

Thanks for taking the time to post such great photos

Cheers Anthony

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NZ5612 Aug 5, 2019 10:32:01 GMT 12

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Post by ErrolC on Aug 5, 2019 10:32:01 GMT 12

Aug 5, 2019 9:15:31 GMT 12 Dave Homewood said:

Is it still owned by Barry Avent?

registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=43FG

He's listed as the manufacturer, so I guess that means he restored it.

Now owned by Louis Horschel (Black Pearl 51 LLC) Springville NY
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Dave Homewood Administrator Air Vice Marshal Posts: 62,251	NZ5612 Aug 5, 2019 10:43:00 GMT 12 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 5, 2019 10:43:00 GMT 12 Thanks Errol, I was sure I had seen/heard somewhere that it has changed hands. I forgot it was on this forum.
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chrism Squadron Leader Posts: 128	NZ5612 Aug 5, 2019 10:45:10 GMT 12 via mobile Dave Homewood, agalbraith, and 2 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chrism on Aug 5, 2019 10:45:10 GMT 12 Yeah that's correct, Louis Horschel. Top bloke! Generated from my Samsung SM-A105G using tools.sportscard.trade Generated from my Samsung SM-A105G using tools.sportscard.trade
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Dave Homewood Administrator Air Vice Marshal Posts: 62,251	NZ5612 Aug 5, 2019 11:03:07 GMT 12 ZacYates, oj, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 5, 2019 11:03:07 GMT 12 That is such a clean and tidy warbird!
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kiwi285 Group Captain Posts: 743	NZ5612 Aug 6, 2019 13:09:12 GMT 12 obiwan27 and ZacYates like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kiwi285 on Aug 6, 2019 13:09:12 GMT 12 Certainly had some TLC lavished on her. I guess we can't have them all but really great to see her flying again. Love the detail in the gun bay.

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