Check Vintage Fighters web site for more details & some photos!
” On October 8, 2004 the Vintage Fighters crew gathered with Mr. Osborn and a small group of family and friends for the test flight of BuNo 67070. After the morning fog burned off we pushed the Corsair out and began our final checks before flight. With all the final checks complete Brad Hood took to the runway in BuNo 67070. At 11:50am EDT Brad lifted off. After circling the pattern twice all systems were indicating normal readings. After one last check of engine instruments, Brad retracted the landing gear and continued to circle the field. Everything worked great and after some time checking the feel of the flight controls Brad returned for an uneventful landing. This marked a huge milestone in our project. ”
Ben
By: Rob Mears - 16th October 2004 at 05:30
Sellersburg, Indiana with the Vintage Fighters collection. Charles Osborn’s collection along with his two Mustangs, etc. Sellersburg is right across the river just north of Louisville, KY.
By: Corsair166b - 15th October 2004 at 20:19
Where is this one gonna be based?
M
By: Corsair166b - 15th October 2004 at 20:15
Another U-bird joins the ranks of the living! Happy day indeed! Bring out the Morris dancers!!
Mark
By: Andy in Beds - 15th October 2004 at 17:04
This year has cetainly seen some very nice aircraft make first flights after long restorations. This is another.
Long may it continue.
Cheers
Andy
By: Locobuster - 15th October 2004 at 16:05
Congrats! Simply beautiful, can’t wait to see her in the final paint scheme!
By: danohagan - 15th October 2004 at 15:57
Congratulations. Certainly a lovely-looking machine!
By: Swiss Mustangs - 15th October 2004 at 15:47
Well done !
Martin
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