Vought OS2U-3 Kingfisher, 5909 / 2400, National Air and Space Museum (USA)
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Registration: 5909
Construction Number: 2400
Code Number: 13
Model Vought OS2U-3 Kingfisher
Operator: National Air and Space Museum (USA)
Airport: Washington - NASM Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center, USA - Virginia
Photographer: Chris England
Date Taken: 02/10/2007
Date Submitted: 20/12/2008
After a distinguished wartime career in the Pacific this aircraft was earmarked for preservation, and spent 12 years on display on USS Massachusetts before being returned to the NASM in late 1980. It was completely restored between 1983 and 1988.
Picture ID:1147712