
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | N45NL |
Alternate Registration: | NX45NL |
Alternate Serial: | 124692 |
Military Code: | NP-5 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Vought F4U Corsair |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Vought F4U/AU Corsair |
Aircraft Version: | Vought F4U-5NL Corsair |
C/n (msn): | [ 124692 ] |
Display Paint: | USA - Navy |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | New Smyrna Beach - MunicipalMap |
Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
Airport Codes: | ICAO: - IATA: - Local: EVB Other: - |
Collection: | Collings Foundation |
Event: | American Aero Services Open Hangar Day 2017 |
Photo Date: | 18 November 2017 |
Photo by: | Ralph M. Pettersen |
Photo ID: | 20162 |
Photo Comment |
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Ditched in Atlantic Ocean off New Smyrna Beach Apr 4, 1997 and recovered Apr 13, 1997. Restored by Collings Foundation and first flew Sep 22, 2003. Made wheels-up landing at New Smyrna Beach Sep 24, 2003 when right undercarriage leg failed to extend. Repaired and is currently active on the airshow circuit and undergoing off-season maintenance. This photo is copyright © Ralph M. Pettersen, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 20 November 2017, and has since been viewed 577 times. |