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Catalina N423RS

Small article in latest Flypast says that the Cat’ will be going to USA once work is completed at Biggin Hill.

However in A***plane Monthly which has a more in depth article, i can’t see any mention made of such a move. Although one photo caption says… “the British owner of N423RS favours finishing it in an RAF scheme“.

Which is correct please ? Or will it have a British owner but based in the USA ?

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By: ozplane - 3rd May 2013 at 17:53

Which is what I suggested in post #3

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By: Mike J - 3rd May 2013 at 16:30

Plenty of people operate multi-engined vintage aircraft without flogging them around the airshow circuit. Especially in the US.

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By: ozplane - 3rd May 2013 at 16:27

What else would you do with it? Bit expensive for the £100 coffee and bun bimble but I suppose there are people who can afford it.

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By: Mike J - 3rd May 2013 at 16:14

That assumes that the intention is to operate it on the show circuit.

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By: ozplane - 3rd May 2013 at 16:03

Is there room for two Catalinas on the UK show circuit? I doubt it so the USA would seem to be a better bet.

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By: T-21 - 3rd May 2013 at 14:29

Can’t help but an excellent piece by Clive Edwards in the Aeroplane Monthly article on effects of water and condensation in piston engines on trying to start a derelict piston engined aircraft, essential reading.

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