[Waltz41]

I got a chance to see this again over the holiday. It's kind of a pain in the butt to find, but well worth it if you have a little time to kill. They have a nice write up on Butch along with a little display.

[STARMAN 352ND]

Hey it looks like they took really great care of that old Wildcat.
I have never seen that one at O'Hare...What part of the airport terminal is it at ?
Great pictures too.
JP

[Captain Eddie]

Very nice, if I'm ever there, I'll have to look it up. Thanks for sharing!

[skysurfer808]

Great photos Waltz;

That plane has a great history, it is an F4F-3 fished out of Lake Michigan

John Lundstrom wrote a fine biography on O'Hare, and here is the Wikipedia write up on him, illustrated with numerous photos.

Edward O'Hare - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Skysurfer808

[mustangdriver]

Very cool bud. There is also an SBD in Midway. What airplanes are kept at Miegs? Oh that is right none, because the mayor sucks.

[bsmith13]

That is cool - I haven't been to Chicago in years. I'd like to echo the request for the location of this exhibit...

[djjeffhall]

That is a fantastic set up they have. I take it this is painted as O'Hare's plane? Or is it just painted as a WWII Wildcat from the same group?

[mustangdriver]

I believe that is the markings of his Wildcat, but I also think that he flew one with a different number on it on a few missions.

[SkyBuffalo]

My one and only trip to O'Hare Airport was a couple of years ago and was a horrible flying experience - arrived mid-afternoon, flight delayed until cancelled late in the evening, stuck overnight in Chicago and waiting until midday next day to fly out. But, I ran into this astounding site when I was wandering the airport on the 2nd morning. I just turned the corner and there was a flippin' Wildcat! It was quite a surprise, I tell you what. The F4 Wilcat is a rather stubby little plane up close in person.

I remember its in an odd little corner of the airport - like over by book vendors and such, I think.

[Tyler109]

Cool pics. If I'm ever at O'Hare I'll be sure to check it out