A Possible Mosquito Entrant for Next Years Air Show?

Stealhead · 10-27-14, 05:47 PM

I read that the Mossies flown in the Pacific had to use a diffrent glue compound. They also recived the gray tone as it was more reflective to sunlight. I would think the hard part about keeping one flying would be the integrity of the wood. I doubt there is a true 100% orignal air worthy survivor. Still one even with some rebuilt sections is impressive.

Sailor Steve · 10-27-14, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealhead

I doubt there is a true 100% orignal air worthy survivor.

That's true of many airworthy types. I've read that out of the hundreds of DC-3s still in the air, not more than a handful contain any original parts at all. Technically they are no longer "originals". But they are very real.

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Still one even with some rebuilt sections is impressive.

Rebuilt or not, it's still the same airplane in spirit, and it's still beautiful.

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10-27-14, 05:47 PM	#1
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I read that the Mossies flown in the Pacific had to use a diffrent glue compound. They also recived the gray tone as it was more reflective to sunlight. I would think the hard part about keeping one flying would be the integrity of the wood. I doubt there is a true 100% orignal air worthy survivor. Still one even with some rebuilt sections is impressive.