Aircraft 5909 Data

5909
1942 Vought OS2U-3 Kingfisher, c/n 2400
Latest photos of 5909
5909 @ KIAD - Udvar-Hazy Center - by planestuff
planestuff
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5909 @ KIAD - OS2U-3 - by AviationLover50
AviationLover50
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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
Arjun Sarup
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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
Daniel L. Berek
@ KIAD
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
Aircraft
Registration Number 5909
Current Status Preserved
Owner
Owner
Address Washington DC,
United States