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    Piece 73-14308-4 Identified

    On the right side of the camshaft we can see one end of the piece The other end is empty and the little broken axe moves a little bit I didn't see any stamp on this piece
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    Piece 73-14308-4 Identified

    HI , Result of research 73-14308-4 : Reinforcement-wing trailing edge lower Left hand Replaced then for P51B Plane: North American A36A 1NA 42-84124 Motor : Alison V1710-87 Pilot : 1st LT ALBERT SEWELL PRICE Jr He died in another accident in Texas in 1948 I'm still...
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    Finally I found the grave

    mistake above ; 73-14308-4
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    Finally I found the grave

    The grave of 1st LT ALBERT S PRICE JR is at the GOLDEN GATE CEMETERY in SAN FRANCISCO After beeing saved in ITALY he died on fatal spin in 1948 august 26 on AT6D near Seguin in Texas. Does somebody knows how can J find the familly ? One doubts remains, being sure that the part number...
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    Pilot research goes on (info)

    Hi, thanks to all I'm in touch with the 522th FS Association , it seems that they knew the story about the pilot I'm searching , they are trying to help me 42 84124 A-36A-1-NA 1st LT ALBERT PRICE 522nd FS A piece of the funny story : Strings of the parachute had been carefully...
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    camshaft identiying ! witch motor ? PICTURE

    Yes Its an A-36 , in the short list below , there is an MIA which is at 5 miles from the crash point . It s Isola del Liri . The pilot could be ALBERT PRICE of the 27th FG or Douglas Plowden of the 86th FG (still Alive) For Albert Price the Area matches very well but I don't know if he...
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    camshaft identiying ! witch motor ? PICTURE

    I can't believe it !!! Thanks MICDROW, Exactly the same camshaft , So I can be sure now for V1710 Allison ! Whaouuuuuuuuuuu Excuse me but Im happy !!
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    who can identify these goggles

    Merci Celerité It must be from 14-18 and not from 39-45 If founded it as I was searching piece of WWII plane in Italy between Rome and Naples It must belong to the father of my granfather who participate to this war and not to the pilot I m searching. You are well documented !! Thanks...
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    who can identify these goggles

    Trying to identify a plane fall end of italy 1943 between Rome and Naples Single Engine fighte plane I m trying to identify each piece I have and I found these goggles, they don't really look like amercan crew but i have not seen all types Other pictures would be appreciate for comparison
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    camshaft identiying ! witch motor ? PICTURE

    Who can help me to identify this camshaft It is supposed to belong to A36 fall end of 1943 ITALY between Rome and Naples. I m trying to identify this plane, in this website I obtain real precious informations and my research is on May be ALLISON V1710 or not Is there a good mechanical...
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    73-14308-4 search

    Very great FLYBOYJ, thank a lot for all these specific informations Her is the short list of MACR concerning the possible A36 in the area : 42 8393? 10sept43 MACR703 27FG 42 83818 12sept43 MACR764 86FG 42 84041 13sept43 MACR710 27FG 42 83990 13sept43 MACR713 27FG 42 83??1...
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    73-14308-4 search

    Thank you very muich for helping me For the cam shaft, my picture shows : 1 support 2 cams with different angle 1 support 2 cams with different angle In the picture of the ALLison and also the merlin, i have also some picture not so beautifull and they show : 2 supports on each...
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    73-14308-4 search

    I took a picture enlarged to see the reference but they are in the same main piece , the piece on the right in the main picture. I join also a picture of the motor "axe cam", I m trying to find out which type of motor it comes from Merlin which type ? Allison which type. Any information...
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    73-14308-4 search

    Here attached , some pictures of the fuselage pieces Who can help to identify the fighter plane , P40 , SPITFIRE, A36
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    73-14308-4 search

    I m trying to identify a plane who fall in ITALY at the end of 1943 close to MONTECASSINO (at 40km west). The only element element I have is that it was a single engine fighter plane I have 2 pieces of the body were I could find theese references : 73-14308-4 whithin letter of 4mm high just...
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