Most recent Corsair kill?? How about 2016!!!

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Thorlifter

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Original Japanese Zero Loses Tail

So my question is can the Corsair pilot claim a kill? hahaha

March 15, 2016 - During a refueling stop at the Midland International Airport, an original Nakajima A6M2 Model 21 Japanese Zero and FG-1D Corsair were involved in a taxiing incident on departure. No one was injured in the mishap although the both aircraft suffered damage.

In a statement released by Texas Flying Legends Museum (TFLM), "Both aircraft will be back in operation within the year."
 
Peter Gunn said:
What's with the Corsairs prop? Looks like it's feathered, can they do that?

Cool pic/story by the way.
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It can happen on some props, depending on how they are set up, RPM at the time of shut-down, etc.
I think the pilot would have just hit the switches, and not followed proper shut-down procedures.
Jo might know more about how this props set up.
 
Peter Gunn said:
What's with the Corsairs prop? Looks like it's feathered, can they do that?

Cool pic/story by the way.
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The FG-1, like most Corsairs had a constant speed prop when manufactured, so as the load increased on the prop, the pitch adjusted.

Not sure if it's been modified in later years, but the strike on the A6M could have certainly feathered the prop back like that.
 
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