WWII aircraft wing I found tonight!

Glider · Dec 16, 2006

I know I could be missing something here or being to simplistic but one of the early photos of the repair, had a number on it that started 29.
FJ explained how these numbers were used and a link was put up that showed which manufactures used which numbers, comparing the two it looks as if it could be a NA BT-9.
Looking at photos of the BT 9 the wing looks to be about the right size and shape, being a training aircraft would normally be natural metal.

I know this isn't by any means conclusive for a number of reasons but is there any reason why this isn't possible?

FLYBOYJ · Dec 16, 2006

Glider said:
I know I could be missing something here or being to simplistic but one of the early photos of the repair, had a number on it that started 29.
FJ explained how these numbers were used and a link was put up that showed which manufactures used which numbers, comparing the two it looks as if it could be a NA BT-9.
Looking at photos of the BT 9 the wing looks to be about the right size and shape, being a training aircraft would normally be natural metal.

I know this isn't by any means conclusive for a number of reasons but is there any reason why this isn't possible?

There is a good chance that series of part numbers were used on the T-6 as well.

pbfoot · Dec 16, 2006

there wouldn't be any paint on the wing simply because the sand moving over it would have worn it off

FLYBOYJ · Dec 16, 2006

pbfoot said:
there wouldn't be any paint on the wing simply because the sand moving over it would have worn it off

No - the salt water will errode the paint as well, especially untreated enamels...

pbfoot · Dec 16, 2006

FLYBOYJ said:
No - the salt water will errode the paint as well, especially untreated enamels...

wasn't aware of the salt water but the sand washing over that wing for 60years would certainly help clean it up

FLYBOYJ · Dec 16, 2006

pbfoot said:
wasn't aware of the salt water but the sand washing over that wing for 60years would certainly help clean it up

agree....

syscom3 · Dec 16, 2006

But why would a BT9 be located in the middle of the Pacific?

I suspect its another type of plane.

FLYBOYJ · Dec 16, 2006

syscom3 said:
But why would a BT9 be located in the middle of the Pacific?

I suspect its another type of plane.

T-6 or AT-6

Wrath1 · Dec 18, 2006

Sorry I haven't been here in a while. Been crazy busy!...not really...just beach bum lazy

Ok, my camera still hasn't arrived in the mail yet but, I've got a plan! I know this kid, 14 years old on island and he is always looking for work. I've offered him 20 dollars to assist me on my day off this week to go out and dig the wing up. Upon approval of his parents we are going to dig it up during low tide.

Being that my camera isn't here I'm going to use the evidence camera after an "anonymous" caller calls in some UXO that has to be documented. I'll take some pics with this camera. It's not as good as my camera but, it will have to do. I'm hoping to do this Firday.

In the meantime, enjoy the pic below. It was found tonight and I just got back from taking the pictures. I'm not sure of the size or if they are Japanese or American. I'll update.

R-2800 · Dec 18, 2006

cool thanks for keeping us updated!

Wildcat · Dec 18, 2006

Cool photo. I was thinking the wreakage may belong to the tail a B-25, possibly the horizontal stabilizer. Fits in with Joe's NA serial number ... any thoughts?

FLYBOYJ · Dec 18, 2006

Wildcat said:
Cool photo. I was thinking the wreakage may belong to the tail a B-25, possibly the horizontal stabilizer. Fits in with Joe's NA serial number ... any thoughts?

There were B-25s in the area, a possibility.

syscom3 · Dec 18, 2006

Flyboy..... PBJ's were used by the USN and USMC.

It could very well be one of those.

Flyboy....another possibility....... were any PV1's built by NA aircraft under contract for Lockheed?

Wrath1 · Dec 18, 2006

After viewing this pic I just can't see how this wreckage could be part of the B29. I got this pic from Google Images. The hinged parts just don't add up. But then again we haven't seen the other side.

FLYBOYJ · Dec 18, 2006

syscom3 said:
Flyboy..... PBJ's were used by the USN and USMC.

It could very well be one of those.

Agree

syscom3 said:
Flyboy....another possibility....... were any PV1's built by NA aircraft under contract for Lockheed?

I don't think so and if they were they would carry a Lockheed part number.

jetavionics · Dec 18, 2006

Hello All,

It's likely that the metal for the repair was from an abandoned NA plane. The rest could be anything. Most large parts like horizontals have a data plate near the root. If the root is still there.

Wrath1 · Dec 19, 2006

Ok, I'm bored and it will not stop raining. Its been raining for over 24 hours now!

So, not to rub it in or anything but...meaning I know some of you are in cold places, enjoy the pic below and may it warm your senses in that winter land you live in.

Actually I miss the cold weather and love snow! Sorry this is off-topic.

R-2800 · Dec 19, 2006

nice pic!

HealzDevo · Dec 20, 2006

Really nice, glorious sunset picture...

timshatz · Dec 20, 2006

Yeah nice shot. Understand it can get a bit boring after a while (one more day in paradise). It's 42F and 2Pm. Going down to the high 20s tonight. That pic looks very....warm.

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