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N887XP — - XP-82 at OSH
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N887XP —

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XP-82 at OSH

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Mike MacDonald
Odd that the fuzz furthermost from the Camera looks bigger than the closer one???
Tomer Ariav
Double P-51s?
a mentor
OH YEAH -- F-82 and may be the sole airworthy instance.

see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_F-82_Twin_Mustang
jthyland
Precious.
Phil Preston
Man, that's some tight formation work.
Tom Glass
Tomer Ariav, Not 2-P51's. This was a new design based (obviously) on the P51. However this AC is about 40% larger. There are only 4-5 parts actually common to the P51. Other than rivets and aluminum, all other parts are unique.
a mentor
The truly unique component is the counter-rotating merlin -- similar effects for the P-38.
Muszynski
Tom Reilly and his very talented craftsman recently, substantially finished the project (approximate 10 year restoration). True artisans. It is an incredible airplane. Currently, the only flying example of its kind. Search the web and you will find some impressive videos and stories regarding the P82’s history and this ac’s unique history. Truly an impressive piece of North American Aviaition’s legacy.
Muszynski
Tom Reilly and his very talented craftsman recently, substantially finished the project (approximate 10 year restoration). True artisans. It is an incredible airplane. Currently, the only flying example of its kind. Search the web and you will find some impressive videos and stories regarding the P82’s history and this ac’s unique history. Truly an icon of North American Aviaition.
jesse kyzer
fuzz? what's fuzz
Viv Pike
Jesse Kyzer ... Fuzz might refer to "fuselage"
Tom Glass
Mike M., if you're referring to fuselage, they're identical in size and most everything else, even flight controls are duplicated except for a couple items. The main difference is the left turning Merlin on the right. There were only about 40 of them built by Packard. This example was located in Mexico City, in an engine container, never having been run since it was built!
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