That's an F2G Super Corsair, AR. Very rare bird. While developed as a military aircraft, only 10 were built and there were some control issues...
Good artistic eye you've got there, Gary.
Gary, I think the parts that went to DX for that wonderful machine you posted were from parts stashes as opposed to being from the Moorabbin girl....
Sigh. Oshkosh.
I'll have to disagree with you on the Stringbag, AR, although I've pretty much agreed with the rest of your posts. I don't think she belongs under...
And another one to survive only to lose one of his children.
Perhaps he made the offer, um, a little too quickly? No worries, Spidge, I'm there with you...pair of cynical baskets that we are!
MacGyver solution: drill two holes, pass short bit of rope through and knot the ends. Voila, a door handle and you even got to use your pocket knife...
You're all baskets! LOL. Unreal memories for life, guys. Unfortunately, I've only flown in one aircraft I worked on - a Tiger Moth. The others...
Geedee, from memory (dodgy) a former Aussie Beau? I need to get my act together and post a pic of the Spidgeman in front of the Moorabbin Beau.
I think I just fell in love! Is that a Cookie bulge?
Welcome, Gary, hope you have fun posting here. We refer fairly often to the warbird world as we make links from the past to the present. Check out...
One of the truly legendary aircraft. Proud to say the RAAF flew the Canberra as well. Saw one flying at Waddington (I think) in 99. The display...
Must have been hard to have survived all of that and then lose his son. RIP.
One of the many on my to read pile: Amazon.com: Sidney Cotton: The Last Plane Out of Berlin: Books: Jeff Watson Excellent thread.
While I am in awe of the Kamikaze flyers and their commitment, I agree that there is a distinction when regarding RAF sacrifice. As said by Bradlee,...
I think this is where my fascination stems from. They made do and achieved so much.
Gits, the lot of them.
Crikey, I have dropped the ball there! Well done Spidgeman and well done all on the 10k!
Is it an historical log of a flight? To me, it seems as though he's recorded their course changes as they've happened?
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