Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 (edited) Tried to find this on my own, and the more I read the more I'm not sure (know that feeling?) Postwar P-47's/F-47's, circa 1947-50, would the cockpits typically still be dark dull green, or were they black by then? Also, if it's a poswar D30, then would the corrugated floor be made into a flat one? Edited September 28, 2019 by Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mawz Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 (edited) To my understanding, the black cockpits appeared when depot-level rebuilds or refurbs were done, with the F-51D fleet these were -25 and -30's pulled from storage in the that era. I'd expect green cockpits on the ANG F-47's, simply because they were being retired in favour of those refurbs. Now in foreign service that may be a different story as those likely got refurbishment before delivery. Edited September 28, 2019 by mawz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheRealMrEd Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Green cockpits and corrugated floor an Tenn Air Guard P-47D.... ED Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 8 hours ago, TheRealMrEd said: Green cockpits and corrugated floor an Tenn Air Guard P-47D.... ED Thanks Ed! Question, were the Tennessee Jugs pre-D-30 models? My understanding (completely naive on P-47's) is that corrugated floors were used up through D-25's, and I'm told the Vermont birds were D-30's, at least based on the very few photos I have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheRealMrEd Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 (edited) Dunno Andrew, a bit hard to say.... Seriously, took this one a couple of years ago at the Tennessee Air Museum near Seveirville, TN. I was actually scheduled to be up the sometime later this month, but may not be able to go. If I do, I'll find out for you, or, you may just try to contact them directly and ask. They were very helpful and informative when I was there on other business... Ed Edited October 2, 2019 by TheRealMrEd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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