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Hi everyone,
I have a few photos that I got given to me but have decided to donate them to a museum. These are early war photos and I have uploaded the two plane pictures I have but I have three of a desert war funeral that I decided to leave, out of respect. The first is a Fairy Battle; ![]() And the second is what I think is a skua but can not get the front fuselage to match; ![]() So guys where do you think I should send these photos, which war/air museum would appreciate them more? |
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second one looks like a Harvard Mk.IIB, nice shots!
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The second a/c is a North American Harvard.
oops beaten to the draw!
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Puffer_2 Last edited by peterwoods@supanet.com; 11-30-2010 at 09:23 AM. Reason: Sternjaeger got there first. |
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Thanks guys, I always looked for british planes when trying to identify it.
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Yep, the second one is the Harvard, also know by the yanks as the T6 Texan.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_T-6_Texan Is there any known history attached to these particular aircraft? Such as where they were used? Who took the photos and where they served? This can sometimes point to the most suitable place/museum to send them. I googled the Battle serial number but couldn't find anything. You could ask RAF Hendon or some other museum if they are interested. I work at the Tangmere Aviation museum http://www.tangmere-museum.org.uk/ which revolves around Tangmere's life. I don't think we had Battles but I'll find out on Thursday if they are interested. It's always a difficult decision as we get many items offered - thank goodness ![]() ![]() btw we are opening our English Electric Lightning cockpit simulator in the new year. It's based on an actual cockpit using MS FS2004, a mixture of the Alphasim Lightning and various terrain etc software and wall projected display. Been in it several times training as an instructor ![]()
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Hey Muesli !
I just found the current owner of the Harvard http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/N554JH.html Owner Registration Type: Corporation Owner: Fitron One Llc Address: Jenks, OK 74037 United States Region: Southwester They may like the photo or a digital copy of it, here's their website with a contact address focp1@me.com http://www.fitronone.com/www.fitrono...lcome%3A..html The RACF took it on strength on 17-Jul-41 and struck it off on 14-Dec-58 http://chaa-recovery.ca/content/view/58/60/ As you can see I have far too much time on my hands ![]()
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I knew this was the right place for asking, there are some stand up people like yourself always willing to help. I have sent an email asking if he wants a copy of the image and will let you know the out come. Last edited by Meusli; 11-30-2010 at 11:39 AM. |
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Fairey Battle Mk. I
Ex RAF N2040. Had 703:00 airframe time when struck off. Taken on strength first date: 7 January 1941 Struck off last date: 6 November 1944 Looks like it had some serious airframe repairs at least once. Quite tricky to account for this one exactly where and what it was up to. Still digging will pop back and let you know if I find anything more. Last edited by KG26_Alpha; 11-30-2010 at 02:45 PM. |
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Also consider various libraries and archives as a donation possibility. They're specialists in preserving materials printed on paper.
When you donate the materials, it helps if you can give more information about the photographs, such as date, photographer and subject. It also helps if you have other archival material (diaries and whatnot) related to the object. If your first donor choice turns you down, consider approaching a smaller museum/archive. They might be happy to get the donation, especially if your collection has special significance to them, such as a local connection. |
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