Originally posted by Sixpence Hmmm, do they sell "kit" f4u's?
On September 25th, 2003, on its second test flight out of New Smyrna Beach, FL, the Corsair was unable to extend the right main landing gear due to hydraulic system problems. To minimize damage, the left gear was retracted and the decision was made to carefully belly-land the aircraft on the runway. Pilot Dale “Snort” Snodgrass did an excellent job and damage was limited to the propeller, flaps, and light scraping of the landing gear doors.
Someone mentioned that Navy policy prevents f4u's from being salvaged, that's a shame.