"Pjmac35" wrote in message
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Fabulous! Got any more? I'm especially intrigued by the Corsair without
clipped wings!

Brian

I believe the very first batch of Corsairs for the FAA (Mk I) did not have
"clipped" wings, but that subsequent marks (II,III and IV) did have them.
If this is a Mk I, it should have the original "birdcage" canopy, but it's
quite hard to tell because of the angle of the shot.

Regards

Pat Macguire


Looking more closely, I think you can see the canopy framing, rather than
the one-piece "blown" hood, thus confirming a Mk I (possibly!).

Other interesting points are the gas-detection diamond on the port wing and
the fact that the aircraft are lashed down.

Regards

Pat Macguire