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Post by noooby on Jun 2, 2021 5:28:16 GMT 12
Except that is now a P-40E, so does not count. Is a Harvard modified to look like a Zero, a Harvard or a Zero? Is the data plate on the RNZAF Museum P-40 still for a P-40F? If it is, then in my book it is an F model modified to look like an E. But still an F. Like the A-4L they have dressed up as a K. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 2, 2021 7:32:30 GMT 12
In that case the P-40F flying in the UK is therefore a P-40E.
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Post by l29 on Jun 2, 2021 10:56:26 GMT 12
Reminds me of this lady I met once in Thailand, Her appearance didn't match the data plate.
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Post by harvard1041 on Jun 2, 2021 11:35:47 GMT 12
Hi Guys - hey - if you want to debate P-40Es vs P-40Fs... do so on another thread....what we have here is a super original ex-Russian lake aircraft that will be a stunning P-40E when it flys shortly...  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 4, 2021 20:15:48 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 4, 2021 20:17:02 GMT 12
It's looking superb!
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Post by vultee43 on Jun 28, 2021 14:19:18 GMT 12
I agree. Fantastic looking aircraft. Would be great to see one in Russian markings at some point.
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Jun 28, 2021 19:09:52 GMT 12
Here's a shot of it being run up last week.  |
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Post by ErrolC on Oct 26, 2021 17:45:40 GMT 12
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Post by shorty on Oct 29, 2021 14:47:11 GMT 12
Can't be a genuine P-40-it hasn't got sharks teeth!
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Post by Mustang51 on Oct 29, 2021 16:53:30 GMT 12
Thank God it does not have Shark's Teeth !!!!!!!!!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 11, 2021 9:06:43 GMT 12
It is rolled out and fuelled for a potential test flight today I believe.
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Post by colford on Nov 11, 2021 9:38:32 GMT 12
It is rolled out and fuelled for a potential test flight today I believe. We eagerly await news of its first flight in a long time. Also, we therefore take it, chase plane with a photographer also standing by?? Photographic proof or it never happened! |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 11, 2021 9:40:51 GMT 12
Not sure what the photography arrangements are as a lot of the usual people are not allowed into Auckland.
I am told it will roll at 11 minutes past 11 o'clock. But official photos and footage won't be released till the owner has seen them.
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Post by Mustang51 on Nov 11, 2021 9:42:41 GMT 12
I remember standing in the terminal at Sydney airport waiting for my flight to NZ for the Mossie first flight. I found a free internet station and was on this Forum waiting and then the pic came through !!!!! Raced back to the others to tell them. Much excitement
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 11, 2021 10:02:33 GMT 12
Just had word, it's airborne!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 11, 2021 10:03:26 GMT 12
Huge congratulations to the team at Pioneer Aero Ltd, and to the owner Claudio Coltri.
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Post by Mustang51 on Nov 11, 2021 10:07:02 GMT 12
Just heard from Paul......bloody marvellous ! Now for the pics
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Post by McFly on Nov 11, 2021 10:24:52 GMT 12
She flies...! (well the last time she did under a helo out of Russia...)   |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2021 14:34:08 GMT 12
I saw some photos and video on Facebook, hopefully they can be shared here in due time. Great news and a hearty bravo to all involved!
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