Looking for info on NARTUs using F4U-5s, especially 5Ns. Thought I saw one out of Oakland but can find it.
Vought F4U 5 Corsair NARTU White 3 NAS Memphis TN 01
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Thanks. Had seen this photo, and a few others. Was leaning towards a grey / white one but from what I found only a handful got rebuilt/ repainted with the new scheme and they only lasted about a year before being sent to the bone yard. Saw one from Weymouth, Ma. … near where I use to live… but it was a -4 . I like the chipmunk cheek look of the -5’s cowling. As stated I remember a -5N with a reserve unit. (Oakland?) Would like to go that route if I can confirm that or another unit having them.
Stumbled into this tid bit while trying to answer my own question. This applies to Reserve aircraft in 1946, early 47. Doesn’t do me much good, being NFG-1Ds (and F-6Fs) seeing I’m looking for F4U-5s, but someone might find it useful. https://fundekals.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/FD48029_Inst.pdf
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I find it interesting. Need to pick up that sheet so thanks.