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  FG-1D Corsair Bureau Number 87833  
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Daniel Leahy 2006

Aircraft History
Built by Goodyear Aircraft Corporation in Akron, Ohio as model V-166B. Delivered to the U.S. Navy (USN) as FG-1D Corsair bureau number 87833.

Mission History
During 1949, took off on a training mission and ditched into Lake Washington.

Recovery
Until 1983, remained submerged in Lake Washington . During 1983 this Corsair was recovered.

Restoration
This aircraft was purchased by Gerald Yagen / Fighter Factory. Transported to Precision Aerospace for storage and restoration. During 2006, the fuselage was under restoration with the bureau number 87833 visible and traces of the original blue and gray paint.

References
Navy Serial Number Search Results - FG-1D Corsair 87833
Center for Lake Washington Studies - physical / sunken planes / sand point naval air station
Center for Lake Washington Studies - F4U Corsair Tail Number 87833
Thanks to Murray Griffiths and Gerald Yagen for additional information

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Last Updated
May 8, 2023

 

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