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Old 04-19-2012, 03:14 PM
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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.
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Old 04-19-2012, 03:22 PM
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Reminds me of places I've worked in Algeria
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Old 04-19-2012, 04:01 PM
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Looks as if there's a radial cowling behind it.

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

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Old 04-19-2012, 04:33 PM
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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.
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Old 04-19-2012, 04:41 PM
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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.
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Old 04-19-2012, 04:51 PM
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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.
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Old 04-19-2012, 05:23 PM
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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.

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If you say so. No offence intended, I was curious.
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Didn't take any offence sir.
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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 .
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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
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