Duxford : Tuesday June 14th, worth a new thread:
This morning saw the eagerly anticipated roll-out of the Fighter Collection P-47:
Photo by Tony Clarke with thanks
The markings represent P-47D 42-74742 ‘Snafu’, WZ-D of 84th FS 78th FG USAAF flown from Duxford in 1944. ‘742 had previously flown with the unit as ‘War Eagle’,the mount of Capt. Julius P Maxwell, CO A Flt 84th FS:
It then flew as ‘Snafu’ until damaged beyond repair in a belly landing at Duxford on 15th December 1944.
Aircraft was assigned to 1st Lt Severino B Calderon, but flown on last sortie by Capt Earl L Stier:
Photos from the 78th FG site at:
http://www.ulongbeach.com/78th_MCAR_Homepage.html
G-CDVX is a Curtiss built TP-47G 42-25068. Flown as N47DG ‘Little Demon’, it arrived at Duxford in 2006:
The fuselage was sent for rebuild at Chino later that year, returning in 2008:
Completion has been spread over more than two years, the last month taken up with painting. It carries the serial 225068 appropriate to the airframe, and both ‘War Eagle’ and ‘Snafu’ artwork.
Congratulations to the TFC team who are obviously very proud of their achievement. There is still a lot of work to do, but it may be possible that ‘Snafu’ could fly this year……
More photos later
DCW
By: pimpernel - 17th June 2011 at 18:07
If you’re looking at what I think you’re looking at, its the support for the leg door.
I can see it now in the later shots, what a dohnut:confused::confused:
By: 8674planes - 17th June 2011 at 14:51
it looks like there doing engine work on it.
By: Bob - 17th June 2011 at 14:26
Looking a little less glamourous today…
By: shepsair - 17th June 2011 at 13:43
TFC P47
274742 WZ-O is shown just a couple of weeks before the full D-Day stripes were added. 20 May 44.
274742 WZ-D has the later stripped down recognition stripes – lower half of the fuselage. 15 Dec 44.
274742 would have carried these full D-Day stripes. The only question I would have is whether she was WZ-O or WZ-D when she carried them during June/July/Aug 1944.
I am sure it has been fully researched/tied up by Jack and TFC.
regard
Mark
By: Arabella-Cox - 17th June 2011 at 10:39
Since neither of the original images show D-Day striping on the wings and upper fuselage (possibly under the fuselage in the second image), I wonder why these were added to the scheme? Are there additional images not in view here which show such?
If there are such photos, then fair enough. If not, however, it seems a pretty significant ‘indulgence’ to add them. Personally, I find them to be ungainly and ‘gaudy’, but if the historical record demands them, then one must do so.
And if it does not?… What is the case here?
By: CIRCUS 6 - 16th June 2011 at 21:40
Bump
By: AdlerTag - 15th June 2011 at 15:11
Adlertag
Rarity
Curtiss props are a lot less common. Luckily the P47 can fly with either.
regards
Mark
Thanks for the info! Considering that so many P47’s were already being retrofitted with Hamiltons during the war, I suppose it’s hardly surprising that the Curtiss is a rarity.
By: Flying_Pencil - 15th June 2011 at 14:37
First Prize job!! Sure to bet Best Warbird this year!
Looks so good, dont put any oil in it, dont run ot up, should put it is on a (really big) glass shelf for all to see for a couple of years.
BTW, “TP-47G”? Trainer?
By: shepsair - 15th June 2011 at 14:01
prop
Adlertag
Rarity
Curtiss props are a lot less common. Luckily the P47 can fly with either.
regards
Mark
By: The Beach - 15th June 2011 at 13:17
Is that the whole team in the picture? nice job chaps
By: The Bump - 15th June 2011 at 12:52
Fast forward to 20…..er something and there is ‘Snafu’ in a Heritage Flight formation with an A-10 ‘Warthog’……I can dream.:D
By: The"Eh"Team - 15th June 2011 at 10:08
Got to say “thankyou” to the team for Something Nice And *********g Unbelievable .:):eek:
By: ChrisDNT - 15th June 2011 at 10:06
This is just perfect !
I criticize so often the warbirds badly painted not to prize one which is so amazingly good like this P-47, nothing can beat an accurate cool decoration on a matte finish !
Congrats to the team.
By: Sky High - 15th June 2011 at 09:47
Just cannot wait to see her – on the ground and in ther air!!
Roobarb – marvellous – what a find!:D
By: HuwJHopkins - 15th June 2011 at 09:34
Superb job guys, give yourselves a pat on the back! I’m popping up to Duxford today so I look forward to seeing Snafu in the flesh.
By: Good Vibs - 15th June 2011 at 09:16
TFC Thunderbolt
Wow!
Fantastic!
Great job and congratulations to the TFC Team.
Just to see her in person is worth any traveling distance.
By: CADman - 15th June 2011 at 07:34
The roll out and new paint job is a key moment in any restoration. The question is how much more is left to do ? Obviously all things will come together when they are good and ready but what is the time scale for engine runs and first flight ?
Really pleased to see another 78th FG aircraft, such a shame that “No Guts” is no longer sharing the hanger, now that would be a nice pair to see in the skys over Duxford.
By: ozjag - 15th June 2011 at 06:30
P-47’s are not my thing so please excuse the question if it is obvious but why is there a piece missing from the port side windscreen?
Paul
By: REF - 14th June 2011 at 23:20
simply stunning, can’t wait to see her for myself
By: AdlerTag - 14th June 2011 at 22:57
Well there’s not much I can say that hasn’t already been said, except to add my appreciation and congratulations to everyone who’s worked on her over the years. Well done one and all!
I hope I won’t take the thread too much off track, but why do most airworthy P47’s these days have the Hamilton prop rather than the Curtiss? Is it rarity or is there a technical reason?
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