The originating site for the photos:

http://www.walnutridge-aaf.com/military1.html
and
http://www.walnutridge-aaf.com/military2.htm

Saludos,

Tulio

Please take notice:

My name is Tulio Soto. My user id is Chapin01. “chapin_01” (underscore and then 01) is a spoofed user id created by Mr Carlos Planas, a.k.a. FAH-619, a.k.a. FAH-$1.57, and many other clones and user ids.

The same as he did in the WIX forum (from where he has been recently banned) he is using here this user id in order to taunt and to -according to his thinking- provoke, but he is not going to suceed.

The same as it happened to him not only at WIX, but also at LAAHS.com, FMAH, Foro Militar Colombiano, and several other forums, his attacks will only see him exposed for what he is, and eventually banned.

I always sign my postings, I do not use clones nor do I waste my time dealing with his twisted personality, other than when it is absolutely necessary.

The webmaster and the moderators here, have access to the IP addresses and can easily verify that the “chapin_01” user, is not mine.

My full apologies to the forum members, because the behaviour of this individual, Mr Planas, is regrettable and shameful for someone who claims to like airplanes, but spends most of his time trying to cause trouble.

Witness his posting right above this one, just to understand what I mean.

As stated earlier, I will not enter into discussions or arguments with him, I will only respond when I deem it to be necessary and also to expose and document all those photos that he posts, that need to be fully identified and credited to their rightful owners.

Tulio Soto

Mark, guys:

This gentleman (I am using the term loosely here) is quick on the draw and makes accusations without any proof:

” F4U-5N At Belize Arport
Don Tulio SotoDTS)

FMAH is on left field on this one just as you are. What evidence do you have to support your allegations? F4U Buff/FAH619″

That wasn’t me.

I always sign what I have to say, and do not hide my opinions or the fact that I think so little of this person.

Unless directly alluded, I will refrain from any further postings regarding this individual.

Saludos,

Tulio

Bringing clarity to . . . well, you know. : )

Ollie:

The Bell P-63 Kingcobra, was an evolution of the Bell P-39 Airacobra; they did not see much success in American service (although the P-39s and P-400s saw service in the New Guinea area) and the P-63s were supplied to the Russians and the Free French.

After the war, the P-63s saw service in Indochina (with the French) and in Honduras, with the Honduran Air Force.

The configuration of the P-63 was similar to that of the P-39; Allison engine, the engine mounted behind the pilot, and a long propeller shaft running through the cockpit floor. The doors were odd and looked like automobile doors.

Both aircraft had tricycle landing gear configuration, were single seaters and were designed as “pursuit” aircraft (hence the “P”).
The P-63 in capable hands, was said to be up to pair in peformance with a P-51D Mustang.

Saludos,

Tulio

Bringing clarity to the mind of . . . etc., etc.,

Guys, the airplane looks like the Secan Courlis already mentioned above.

There was a short thread on this subject at the http://www.laahs.com website a while back.

There is no direct link I can post, but if you go to the above URL and then find the “forum” and go to page #6, it should be the 14th thread from the bottom of the page.

There are a couple of drawings as well as some photographs there, plus some data on the airplane’s use in South America.

Saludos,

Tulio

“The site of the crash has been secured to ensure the safety of local citizens . . . “

Ejection seat explosive charges?

Other explosive devices inside?

Saludos,

Tulio

Spurg, would you please be so kind as to correct the spelling, to Guatemala?

Also, Dominica should be either Republica Dominicana (the correct name in Spanish, or Dominican Republic, in English). : )

Thank you.

The Honduran T-33, is the only example that served there. The photo of the Guatemalan T-33s shows them at the La Aurora AB.

Saludos,

Tulio