Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat, N5254A / 5980, Air Classics Museum of Aviation
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Registration: N5254A
Construction Number: 5980
Code Number: 4031 / F-15
Model Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat
Operator: Air Classics Museum of Aviation
Airport: Chicago - O'Hare International (ORD / KORD), USA - Illinois
Photographer: Chris England
Date Taken: 02/05/2006
Date Submitted: 22/11/2011
Ex Bu.12320, which ditched in Lake Michigan 31/3/44. It was recovered in 1992 and restored by National Museum of Naval Aviation, Pensacola. Restored a second time in 1997 for static exhibition at O'Hare Airport, painted as 4031 as a memorial for Butch O'Hare. US civil registration cancelled 19/8/99. Displayed in Terminal 2 (west end).
Picture ID:1322675