Aircraft Photo of F-AZEG / 124724 | Vought F4U-5NL Corsair | AirHistory.net #6100
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:F-AZEG
Alternate Serial:124724
Military Code:NP-22
Aircraft Original Type:Vought V-166 Corsair
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought V-166 F4U/F3A/FG/AU/F2G Corsair
Aircraft Version:Vought F4U-5NL Corsair
C/n (msn):[ 124724 ]
Location
City / Airport:La Ferté-AlaisMap
Country:France
Airport Codes:ICAO: LFFQ   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Le Temps des Hélices 2010
 
Photo Date:23 May 2010
Photo by:Peter de Jong
Photo ID: 6100
Photo Comment

The 18-cylinder Pratt & Whitney R-2800-C Double Wasp radial of this F4U-5 Corsair replaces the original R-2800-32W. Built in 1951, this aircraft once served in the Honduran air force and is a veteran of the notorious 1969 Football War against El Salvador.

This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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