P-80 Shooting Star S/N 44-85442 Nose Skin Challenge Coin for Sale

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P-80 Shooting Star S/N 44-85442 Nose Skin Challenge Coin For Sale

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P-80 Shooting Star S/N 44-85442 Nose Skin Challenge Coin:
$24.80

Own a piece of Korean War history! This batch was made using the skin of S/N 44-85442's nose section. S/N 44-85442 is a P-80 Shooting Star (modified to an RF-80A) that served in Korea before being written off in 1952. It appears that this airframe has been involved in three crashes, including a mid-air collision with another P-80. She flew from circa 1945 to 1952. The nose section found its way into a boneyard around the early 2000s. Batch B018 is made from the right side section of the nose. This nose piece pivots forward to allow for crew to access the camera equipment. With the introduction of the superior F-86 Sabre, P-80s were repurposed to other roles, mainly reconnaissance. The RF-80A is the reconnaissance variant of the P-80. The exterior paint is in pretty rough shape, but luckily the interior side was protected thanks to sheet metal stiffeners.

Here is a brief history of this P-80's service:

Served USAF 63rd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group 1948
Mid-Air Collision near Clement, MI with 44-85028 Nov,15th, 1948
Served USAF 3525th Pilot Training Group, 1950
Modified to RF-80A Photo Reconnaissance variant Circa 1950
Damaged during forced landing in Sky Harbor, AZ, November 9th 1950
Served in 45th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (67th Tactical Reconnaissance Group) Circa 1952
Stationed at Kimpo Air Base during Korean War
Written off in Korea after unspecified accident, September 12, 1952
Nose relocated to El Mirage, California, Circa early 2000s

Receive the exact coin pictured! Each coin measures approximately 1.75", and comes with one protective case.

DISCLAIMER!Ourchallenge coins are made from real aircraft parts. Please expect imperfections such as scratches, dents, missing paint, etc. In addition, trademarks are used to describe our products, however, Aeromachinas LLC is not affiliated with trademark owners in any way.

CAUTION!Not recommended for children under the age of 10. Product intended for display only. Keep out of mouth. Do not remove paint. This product contains chemical-based paint which may cause irritation if inhaled or ingested in large quantities.