P-40 part 2 – will she fly out today ?
The WWII fighter plane was due to fly out from Muskogee Airport today at 9.30am, after considerable engine work and testing.
But…a coolant leak had been discovered and would have to be fixed for the bird to take to the air.
Many thanks to all the great staff at the airport for allowing me to walk about filming.
Also Pilot Bob and his wife Carolyn.
Historical details:
Manufacturer: Curtiss
Model: P-40N Warhawk Search all Curtiss P-40N Warhawk
Construction Number (C/N): 29629
Aircraft Type: Fixed wing single engine
Number of Seats: 1
Number of Engines: 1
Engine Type: Reciprocating
Engine Manufacturer and Model: Allison V1710 SERIES
Delivered to RCAF as 867.
Robert H. Farrington, Seattle, WA, August 12, 1947.
– Disposal from Patricia Bay AB, Vancouver Island.
– Barged to Boeing Field, Seattle, WA, 1947.
Jim P. Swann/Universal Aircraft, Seattle, WA, September 29, 1947-1951.
– Registered as N1226N.
Robert B. Harmon, Nabnasset, MA, February 24, 1951.
Gordon Clouser, Norman, OK, June 1, 1951-1957.
– Modified for weather work.
I.N. Burchinall Jr, Paris, TX, July 27-1957-1958.
– Damaged during landing, Paris, TX, 1958.
Glen Parker Jr, Nederland, TX, November 11, 1958.
– Dismantled.
Mike Dillon, Phoenix, AZ, circa 1962-1965.
Confederate Air Force, Mercedes/Harlingen, TX, May 1965-1991.
American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum, Midland, TX, September 1991-2001.
Present day – flown as 29629/48.
Camera: Canon Vixia HF R800
