Aircraft Videos and Images

[Chromius]

Cool info, thanks for the post. Amazing no on has come across it and stripped it. Goes to show what a wasteland the desert is. As was said looks well preserved, hopefully someone who can do something with it saves and restores it.

On a side note. I still regret not attempting to buy a rusted out Original 1968 Mustang GT500 I came across in 1990 or so, it had been sitting outside since the son had left for Vietnam and died there. It was in the middle of no where as I had gotten lost getting off a highway off ramp looking for fuel for my 67 Mustang 390BB Fastback. I found a gas station and asked about it and the guy told me about the son and Vietnam and said I should offer her some money for it and get rid of it so it would not be a constant reminder to her. But I did not. Hindsight. (They sell for 50-100k now and even a frame with a serial number is worth 8k or so.)

I also came across what I believe is a complete WWII fighter engine in a small shop corner in NZ when I was living there and it was in excellent condition , I wrote all the numbers down from it and meant to pursue it further but have no idea where I wrote the info.

[JG5_emil]

Reminds me of places I've worked in Algeria

[Igo kyu]

Looks as if there's a radial cowling behind it.

Are we really sure it's not a hawk 75/P36?

[swiss]

Originally Posted by addman

Wow! look at that. Nice pics Sutts, it looks like the dry desert has preserved it quite well.

True, and saved money as well - you can skip the sandblasting.

[ElAurens]

Originally Posted by Igo kyu

Looks as if there's a radial cowling behind it.

Are we really sure it's not a hawk 75/P36?

I know my Curtiss Hawks. Note the exhaust stacks on the side of the engine cowling and the scoop on top.

That is a Hawk 87.

What you are seeing in the background is the Prop, Spinner and reduction gear box that broke off in the crash.

[addman]

Originally Posted by swiss

True, and saved money as well - you can skip the sandblasting.

No kidding! Those surfaces have been sandblasted by mother nature herself, bet you can almost see your own reflection on that or put a fresh coat of mottling on it.

[Igo kyu]

Originally Posted by ElAurens

I know my Curtiss Hawks. Note the exhaust stacks on the side of the engine cowling and the scoop on top.

Okay, yes, I see the gap where the exhasts should be, good point.

That is a Hawk 87.

If you say so. No offence intended, I was curious.

[ElAurens]

Didn't take any offence sir.

[major_setback]

Poor pilot. I can't help wonder if he survived, and for how long.

It's in good condition, considering the time that has passed. Barely a scratch really. Looks like one of my better landings .

[Thee_oddball]

Originally Posted by major_setback

Poor pilot. I can't help wonder if he survived, and for how long.

It's in good condition, considering the time that has passed. Barely a scratch really. Looks like one of my better landings .

i was wondering the same thing, if they identify the plane I would be curios if the pilot survived and is he still alive, if he is it would be nice to see him reunited with it