Ron Monroe wrote:
I don't think you are seeing black. They had been sitting there for
at least 3 years when those pictures were taken. It's more likely
just oxidation. This is how one of them looked in 1983, before it
was restored at Pima County Air Museum.
Ron



Still looks pretty, like the slightly past middle-aged woman who's grateful
for the attention (and is still a good ride).




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Cheers

Dave Kearton