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5909

1942 Vought OS2U-3 Kingfisher C/N 2400

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  • 5909 @ KIAD - This Kingfisher was a veteran of the Pacific War, having served aboard USS Indiana (BB-58) and from New Caledonia. Lt. j.g. Rollin M. Batten, Jr. flying this Kingfisher was awarded a Navy Cross for rescuing two airmen shot down near Guam on July 4, 1944. - by Arjun Sarup by Arjun Sarup @ KIAD
  • 5909 @ KIAD - I have always wanted to build the Airfix kit - well, now I got to see the real thing.  Construction number for this birdie is 2400. - by Daniel L. Berek by Daniel L. Berek @ KIAD
  • 5909 @ IAD - 1942 Vought OS2U-3 Kingfisher at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Chantilly, VA - by scotch-canadian by scotch-canadian @ IAD
  • 5909 @ IAD - 1942 Vought OS2U-3 Kingfisher at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Chantilly, VA - by scotch-canadian by scotch-canadian @ IAD

Airframe Info

Manufacturer:Vought
Model:OS2U-3 Kingfisher    Search all Vought OS2U-3 Kingfisher
Year built:1942
Construction Number (C/N):2400
Aircraft Type:Fixed wing single engine
Number of Seats:2
Number of Engines:1
Engine Type:Reciprocating
Engine Manufacturer and Model:P & W R985-AN-2 or 8

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Registration Number:5909
Current Status:Preserved

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Address:Washington DC,
United States