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Date: 01/02/21 18:24
Spot check on USAF 1601 at SCRM-Jan 02, 2021
Author: TomPlatten

I snapped this picture of the USAF 1601 in the carbarn today. Carl has reapplied the footboards and painted them. Now I have to thoroughly wash the engine outside and buff the paint to remove as much oxide as I can. There are no immediate plans to repaint!

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Date: 01/02/21 18:32
Re: Spot check on USAF 1601 at SCRM-Jan 02, 2021
Author: mojaveflyer

Looking good! What were all of the holes drilled in the pilot plate for?

James Nelson
Thornton, CO
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Date: 01/02/21 20:15
Re: Spot check on USAF 1601 at SCRM-Jan 02, 2021
Author: wattslocal

I would make a guess the extra holes on the front plate were for possible buffers if sent overseas.

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Date: 01/02/21 20:30
Re: Spot check on USAF 1601 at SCRM-Jan 02, 2021
Author: wattslocal

What car is that on the left side?

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Date: 01/02/21 22:10
Re: Spot check on USAF 1601 at SCRM-Jan 02, 2021
Author: KskidinTx

I wouldn't think they would ever want to set this unit up for MU operation but could those holes in the front plate be for MU air hoses?  Just curious as I cannot think of any other reason for them.
 

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Date: 01/02/21 22:17
Re: Spot check on USAF 1601 at SCRM-Jan 02, 2021
Author: spladiv

Left side is LA Metro 144

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Date: 01/03/21 07:56
Re: Spot check on USAF 1601 at SCRM-Jan 02, 2021
Author: TomPlatten

Jim arrived at the museum yesterday to weld up those holes!

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