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Post by Escort » Sat May 03, 2014 7:23 am

:D :D
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Neubiberg Air Base March 1948 - when the 33rd FG had been replaced by the 86th CG - this example is from the 486th SVG

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Post by Joe Gopan » Sat May 03, 2014 9:11 am

Them P-47 props can get on your nerves. :wink:
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Post by mahughes » Sat May 03, 2014 2:42 pm

Ah, another period example of the rare inverted bumperette!
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Post by Joe Gopan » Sat May 03, 2014 2:45 pm

Note the larger spare, they inverted the bumperette to clear it.
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Post by Fortyeight2A » Sat May 03, 2014 7:14 pm

I think they inverted one and not the other to throw a monkey wrench into the "purist" restorers' works. :D
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Post by Joe Gopan » Sun May 04, 2014 4:04 am

Post war AAF/USAF vehicle maintenance could be shabby.
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