Old Photos that I have, where should I donate them?

[klem]

Hey Muesli !

I just found the current owner of the Harvard
http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/N554JH.html

Owner
Registration Type: Corporation
Owner: Fitron One Llc
Address: Jenks, OK 74037
United States
Region: Southwester

They may like the photo or a digital copy of it, here's their website with a contact address focp1@me.com
http://www.fitronone.com/www.fitrono...lcome%3A..html

The RACF took it on strength on 17-Jul-41 and struck it off on 14-Dec-58
http://chaa-recovery.ca/content/view/58/60/

As you can see I have far too much time on my hands

[Meusli]

Originally Posted by klem

Hey Muesli !

I just found the current owner of the Harvard
http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/N554JH.html

Owner
Registration Type: Corporation
Owner: Fitron One Llc
Address: Jenks, OK 74037
United States
Region: Southwester

They may like the photo or a digital copy of it, here's their website with a contact address focp1@me.com
http://www.fitronone.com/www.fitrono...lcome%3A..html

The RACF took it on strength on 17-Jul-41 and struck it off on 14-Dec-58
http://chaa-recovery.ca/content/view/58/60/

As you can see I have far too much time on my hands

I knew this was the right place for asking, there are some stand up people like yourself always willing to help. I have sent an email asking if he wants a copy of the image and will let you know the out come.

[KG26_Alpha]

Fairey Battle Mk. I

Ex RAF N2040.

Had 703:00 airframe time when struck off.

Taken on strength first date: 7 January 1941

Struck off last date: 6 November 1944


Looks like it had some serious airframe repairs at least once.



Quite tricky to account for this one exactly where and what it was up to.



Still digging will pop back and let you know if I find anything more.

[Pursuivant]

Also consider various libraries and archives as a donation possibility. They're specialists in preserving materials printed on paper.

When you donate the materials, it helps if you can give more information about the photographs, such as date, photographer and subject. It also helps if you have other archival material (diaries and whatnot) related to the object.

If your first donor choice turns you down, consider approaching a smaller museum/archive. They might be happy to get the donation, especially if your collection has special significance to them, such as a local connection.

[klem]

Alpha,

thanks for the lead on the serial number. Now I'm on my larger screen PC I can see it's N2040, I was reading W8040 8-(

This website claims is was received by the Royal Saudi Air Force as N2040, but not the date.
http://www.cnapg.org/faireybattle.htm

Amazing what you can find with google

[KG26_Alpha]

Originally Posted by klem

Alpha,

thanks for the lead on the serial number. Now I'm on my larger screen PC I can see it's N2040, I was reading W8040 8-(

This website claims is was received by the Royal Saudi Air Force as N2040, but not the date.
http://www.cnapg.org/faireybattle.htm

Amazing what you can find with google

Strange..........

I see it as :

"N2040

19? The aircraft was received by the Royal Air Force as N2040"

You must have strained your eyes googling

[Meusli]

Right, the owner of the Harvard has got in touch and I am sending him a higher res scan of the photo in a couple of days. I also got this reply that I hope he does not mind me repeating here;

Originally Posted by fitronone

In response to one post on the thread, I would argue it does NOT appear to have "serious damage". It actually appears expertly crash landed by either the student or instructor, gear up and in soft dirt (ideal), with minimal damage. The nose cowl still looks perfect, which indicates the right angle of attack and a very controlled landing.

Once again thanks for the info, I have often wondered about the photos now I know much more.