Aircraft Photo of N55JP / NX55JP / NZ5648 | Goodyear FG-1D Corsair | New Zealand - Air Force | AirHistory.net #106092
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N55JP
Alternate Registration:NX55JP
Alternate Serial:NZ5648
Aircraft Original Type:Vought F4U Corsair
Aircraft Generic Type:Goodyear FG/F2G Corsair
Aircraft Version:Goodyear FG-1D Corsair
Licence-built by:Goodyear
C/n (msn):3205
Display Paint:New Zealand - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:DuxfordMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGSU   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Classic Jet and Fighter Display 1996
 
Photo Date:2 June 1996
Photo by:Malcolm Clarke
Photo ID: 106092
Photo Comment

Built in 1944, NZ5648 was the last of 424 'Bent Wing Birds' operated by the RNZAF, and the only one to see action in WWII. Pictured at Duxfords Classic Jet and Fighter Display in 1996. In Mar-1998 it became G-BXUL.

This photo is copyright © Malcolm Clarke, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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