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  1942 GPA 4545

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 Exterior & interior views of GPA4545

Film 311-027

2004-02-07

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Roof hatch inside.
Roof hatch open. Note rod to prop it open.
Stern. port (left) side). Last 1-1/2 feet has been added on by Lionel Forge. 
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Decals on window behind driver's position. Surfing, Ontario Parks and deHavilland aircraft factory employee parking.
Rear of original GPA, starboard side. Hole is near the pulley which is mounted inside. Far right are two small holes for mounting a reflector. 
Propeller and tunnel shaft.
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Pintle hook, left side. Note extension pieces welded on. Can be ground off. 
Pintle hook, right side. Shows Script Ford "F".
Roof hatch open.
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Forward engine cooling hatch. - open.
Forward part of deck hinged open (a conversion by Lionel Forge. 
Capstan winch. Note bow reinforced by "U" channel and 2 short extra braces between frame and bow. 
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Inside bow on starboard (right) side.
Inside bow.
Inside bow. Centre section. Note Ford "U" channel (upside down) frame cross-member under radiator. 
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Bow, centre section.
GPA radiator.
Engine hatch opened. Note modifications at hump and fibreglass patches.
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Ford "F" script and GPA on radiator.
Ford "F" script and GPA on radiator.
Looking down on steering column, showing rudder control wires wrapped around column. 
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Port (left) side of engine looking towards firewall. Note that firewall has bee CUT OUT. 
Starboard (right) area of engine compartment. Oil filter. Pink cloud is my fingers - sorry!
Firewall, in engine compartment, right side, in front of passenger. 
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Right side of radiator, and a bulkhead.
 
 
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