Re: Seeking info on PQ-13/YO-55

[Mi Vida Loca]

At 11:17 PM 7/9/98 -0500, you wrote:
>Hello Coupers List!
>
>I am a new subscriber, seeking information on warcoupes. I am specifically
>interested in the PQ-13, U.S. Army Air Corps (USAAC) designation for an
>Ercoupe 415-C, aerial target tug, serial number 41-39099, powered by an
>O-300 engine. Am also looking for information on the YO-55, USAAC
>designation for an Ercoupe 415-C, experimental observation aircraft, serial
>number 41-18875, powered by a YO-170-3 engine. The USAF Museum web page
>describes use of the YO-55 for rocket-assisted take-off (RATO) testing in
>1941. It gives no information about the PQ-13. The YO-55 pictured is in the
>distance. Paint scheme and national emblem style are not visible.
>
>I want to correspond with anyone who knows about the role Ercoupes played
>in WWII. I have heard some were given to the Civil Air Patrol for sub
>spotting duty along the coasts. Any information about the PQ-13 and/or
>YO-55, references to where I might find pictures of them or books that
>mention them, or referrals to persons who might have flown or worked with
>these aircraft would be appreciated.
>
>Am looking forward to being a part of the Ercoupe discussion on this list.
>Judging by message traffic this date, you folks up in Arlington,
>Washington, sound like you're headed for a great time this weekend!
>
>regards to all,
>Steve
>-----------------------------------
> Steve Greenhow
> EAA 574502
> Austin, Texas USA
> email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> http://www.realtime.net/~magbo/
> (nom de plume "Downwind Jackson")
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The person who can probably be able to give you the most info would be Mark Hardin (He's an AI) in Terrell TX. He has the only actual PQ-13 that is in existence that is known. He has heard rumors of one other but has been unable to find it. His is in the process of a ground up restoration. The E-Mail address on my owners page is no longer good but I think his current one is [EMAIL PROTECTED] if not you can phone him at (972)524-1601 or (972)563-2552 fax (972)563-5304


Dave
41 Charlie
Dave's Ercoupe Page
http://www.flash.net/~dmprosvc/dave
ICQ # 1388138
http://wwp.mirabilis.com/1388138#contactingme