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Well the wing looked like one from a P-51 but the radial engine rules that out
The wing also looks like one from a T-28 trojan. The later versions had a 3 bladed prop.
The curve ball is the .50 cal in the wing - the only US aircraft I can find configured like this is a TBF Avenger
The twin row engine would fit the Avenger description
What's your thoughts?
Way cool!
After beating up the NA P-51 or T-28 theory, I agree, especially when seeing the wreck in 3D (great stuff). The engine mount really gives it away.Our current thought is still a TBM/F-1.
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Yep - finally found a pic with the wing partially foldedThere is a "scalloped" section missing from the top rear of the wing near the fuselage that appears to be the same shape that folds up and forward on the top of the outer wing section. This says to me Grumman unique wing folding geometry.
Now the big question - when did it crash?
Well post the candidates sjeezWe have 2-3 candidate airplanes based on research (war diaries, accident reports, etc). We are trying to narrow it down. However, I kinda doubt we will ever get 100% certainty based on the current evidence. We will likely need a bureau number (or equivalent) and given the state of the wreck, it is unlikely to find it.
- brett
Well post the candidates sjeez
I hope the crew were able to scape / eject and saved!
I did not see you mention to find bones / remains.
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The only disconnect I see is the engine - the T-28 had a singe row radial. Are we sure this wreck's engine is a twin-row radial?
Huh?The T-28s modified for Air America/VNAF had R-2800s
Heresay. My father ran American Airmotive in the early 60s after retiring from USAF. They bid on the conversion to 1820's and I heard that Pacific Airmotive converted two T-28B, up-engined to R-2800 for French/VNAF trials. Have no more details or facts.Huh?