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P-47 relic

Discussion in 'Battlefield Relics' started by Skipper, Jan 23, 2016.

  1. Skipper

    Skipper Kommodore

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    This just came in today and was used by a local as a water hose dispenser .... It's an authentic P-47 rear wheel hub in two parts with great markings and the original Olive drap paint still on it. I don't know which plane it came from .

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    ingenious!...must've been much WW2 memorabilia used all over the world.....especially the rural areas.....
     
  3. Skipper

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    Yes, I'm amazed the paint resisted afte rall those years

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  4. Dave55

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    Nice. Aluminum?
     
  5. Skipper

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    Yes it is
     

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