Re: Anyone want to reply to Jan?

["Richard Tunison" <rtunison@cox.net>]

According to The Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft, published by
Barnes & Noble, 2002, the Po-2 is a later version of the Polikarpov U-2
which dates to the late 1920s. The Encyclopedia states the following:

    "After Polikarpov's death on 30 July 1944, the U-2 was redesignated the
Po-2 in his honor, and post-war it continued in production in the Soviet
Union for several years. Trainer and ambulance variants were built on a
large scale in Poland from 1948 to 1953. Po-2s served many Soviet allies and
the total built is reported to be in excess of 33,000."
    Some of the Polish CSS-13 versions had glazed cabins over cockpits. The
CSS-S-13 Polish ambulance version had a canopy over the cockpits for pilot
and medical attendant and an enclosed section for several stretcher patients
in the rear.
    Although early models of the U-2 had small, 100-hp radial engines, later
models had engines as large as 200-hp. The aircraft were obviously slow, but
were also quite maneuverable and easily and cheaply maintained.

If Jan is interested, I can send a color drawing of the Po-2 upon request.

Dick Tunison
Edmond, Oklahoma

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ed Evanhoe" <evanhoe1@korean-war.com>
To: <korean-war-l@UKANS.EDU>
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 12:17 PM
Subject: Anyone want to reply to Jan?


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> Forwarded for anyone interested can reply.
>
> Ed
>
> >From: "Jan den Das " <jandendas@lycos.nl>
> >To: webmaster1@korean-war.com
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> >Subject: Polikarpov Po-2
> >Date: Mon, 06 Oct 2003 13:47:26 +0100
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> >Dear Madam/Sir,
> >For some time I am inquiring and collecting everething concerning the
> >small Russian Polikarpov Po-2 biplane.
> >I found the information that some were used during the Korean War and
that
> >these were delivered by the Russians, but there were also a few delivered
> >of the Polish build version (CSS-13), and these were a gift of the Polish
> >people.
> >How can I get in touch with people and/or organisations who I can ask for
> >information/material/photographs/etc.concerning these aeroplanes?
> >Or maybe they know an other way to help me?
> >Thank you for your help.
> >With regards,
> >Jan den Das
> >
> >Is je domein nog vrij? Kijk snel!
> >www. Alle .biz .info .com .net .org .nl
> >Lycos Webcenter
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> Ed Evanhoe, PO Box 916, Antlers, OK, 74523
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