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Aircraft History Built by Curtiss in Buffalo, New York. Constructor Number 29683. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as P-40N-5-CU Warhawk serial number 42-105861. During August 1943, disassembled and shipped overseas to Australia and reassembled. Wartime History Assigned to the 5th Air Force. No known nickname or nose art. Wreckage During May 1944, this P-40 was abandoned at Dumpu Airfield. By the early 1970s, the wreckage included the wing section and forward fuselage that were stripped of parts and had holes cut in the aluminium. This aircraft remained in situ until 1974. Recovery During 1974, the fuselage and wings were recovered by Monty Armstrong on behalf of David Tallichet / Yesterday's Air Force. Afterwards, shipped to Chino Airport and placed into storage. Restoration This P-40 restoration begain in 1996. During 2002, sold to John Fallis of Lafayette, Louisiana who began restoring the aircraft to airworthy status. The restoration reportedly includes parts of three differnet aircraft including P-40N 42-105861 recovered from Dumpu Airfield plus the wings and cockpit section from P-40N 42-104959 and possibly the tail section from P-40N 42-105526. On January 30, 2003 registered with the FAA as N49FG owned by Chuzy Suzy LLC / John Fallis. As of December 30, 2006 the Allison V1710 engine was installed and the aircraft was on its landing gear. On March 1, 2008 this aircraft made its first flight. On May 11, 2018 registered to Gary B. Peters of Clarkson, Washington. John Fallis adds: "I own P-40N serial number 42-105861 and am restoring it. I started in 1998 and have about a year or so left. All major sheet metal work is done and the engine is ready to send off for rebuild. If you or anyone else can find any information on its history, I would greatly appreciate it." References USAF Serial Number Search Results - P-40N-5-CU Warhawk 42-105861 "105861 (MSN 29623) abandoned at Dumpu, Finschafen, PNG. Fuselage recovered and shipped to Yesterday's Air Force, Chino, CA in 1974, along with wing and cockpit section of 42-104959 and tail surfaces of 42-105526. Restored to airworthy 1996-2008. Is a composite of 3 airframes (42-105861, 42-104959, 42-105526). First flight after restoration Mar 1, 2008. On civil registry as N49FG. First flight after restoration Mar 1, 2008. flown as 2105861" Classic Wings Issue 50: "It ended up in Louisiana as a stripped out hulk but was mocked up with phony cowlings, prop, canopy etc to make it look complete for a memorial. Left to the elements its future was looking pretty bleak before John rescued it for restoration to fly." FAA Registry - N49FG P-40N 42-105861 Thanks to John Fallis for additional information Contribute
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