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August 15, 2005 at 9:00 pm in reply to: Airworthy Stuka?(2005 Zombie) #1344172

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Sorry to drag this one up again, but I’ve just had an interesting chat with a German guy based in Venezuela who’s poor old dad was sent off to Russian during WWII. He remined me that the Stuka saw plenty of action on the Russian front with god knows how many being lost in action or left behind as the front line moved backwards and forwards.

Bearing in mind the number of aircraft currently coming to light in that part of the world – the recent hurricanes coming out of lakes, etc – have any Stukas been recovered yet, or are there any surveys that suggest one may be recovered in a condition that would allow a decent rebuilt to flying condition?

August 15, 2005 at 7:54 pm in reply to: OZ/ N. Zealand book shop Question.. #1344237

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Their tagline “A Man’s World of Books” might seem a bit odd

Hmm… wondered where you were going with that one! 😉

Thanks for the recommendations. I have a few days planned in Melbourne and will be sure to pop in pick something up.

Any other hidden gems out there?

Cheers
APC104 🙂

July 27, 2005 at 8:46 pm in reply to: Quito FAE Museum – a few snaps #1369716

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A few more.

You´ll see what I mean´t in my last post about the sad state of the aircraft. The Canberra is a prime example….

July 27, 2005 at 12:02 am in reply to: Quito FAE Museum – a few snaps #1370525

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I´ll try and post some more images asap… I´m at the mercy of Ecuador´s internet cafe at the moment!

As Ecuador´s primary aviation museum, I arrived with high expectations, but left feeling sorry for the place. The aircraft are wedged into a spaces between concrete walls and car parks, photography is difficult, and several airframes have had their engines and all avionics removed.. notably the Canberra and Meteor.

Makes you realise how proud we in the UK can be of the likes of Hendon, Duxford, etc, and the amount of public money which goes to supporting our interests!

July 26, 2005 at 2:47 am in reply to: BF109G4 "red7" donation started! #1372301

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I’ve been away from Europe for a few months and having spent most of my school German lessons watching Warton’s best flying past (and therefore being unable to make sense of the website) I’ve missed this piece of bad news…….what happen to the 109? :confused:

June 28, 2005 at 8:54 pm in reply to: A few from Peru for APC104 #1419327

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Mark12

Thanks for the photos and the contact details. They we´re all I got to see in the end!

After several calls, had to go in person to the Air Force HQ in Lima, only to be told that the Museum had closed for the day! Heading out of Lima today so missed my chance.

For anyone else looking to visit, I spoke with Snr Rodrigez, an English speaking liason officer. Ask a taxi to take you to Campo de Marte and ask for him at the main gate. The airfield is a $2 taxi ride from there. Arrive early (no later than 9am) to give yourself time to make the journey over to the airfield – Alferes Luna.

I was also informed that North of Lima one of the current operational units, “8 Group”, may also have some older aircraft in storage, but no exact details were known.

Thanks
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June 26, 2005 at 4:12 am in reply to: In Peru and…. #1423397

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Steve T & Mark 12 – excellent leads. Thanks alot. I´m arriving in Lima on Monday. I´ll put a call in to that number and see what I can do.

Thanks again.
APC104 🙂

June 24, 2005 at 12:45 am in reply to: Photos of mig 29 Peruvians #2626179

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I’m in Peru at the moment. How did you get these pictures? Can I just turn up at the airbase and ask for a tour or is there someone to call? I did this in Bolivia and it worked a treat.

May 27, 2005 at 1:34 am in reply to: Current T-33 Operations #2641086

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Old thread, but I´ve just had a tour around the Bolivian T33 and Hurc. hangars at El Alto airport in La Paz. I was taking a flight (Military operated Cessna) to Rurrenabaque in Northern Boliva. The VIP lounge is sandwiched between the T33 hangars and alongside a static (pylon) T33 example. I put my head around the hangar door and blagged a walk-round with one of the pilots!

I counted 8 examples, all in brown/green mixed schemes, apparently all in working order, but they didn´t look they fly that often. All T33s are based at La Paz, but the Government has no cash and operations are very limited.

I think if you phone up the airforce, they´d show anyone around!

I´ll try and get my photos downloaded.

Andy

April 22, 2005 at 10:43 pm in reply to: Sabre rattling? #1340877

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Thanks Mark12

Missed it! In Salta now. I`ll keep an eye out….

Cheers

April 21, 2005 at 1:30 am in reply to: Sabre rattling? #1344130

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Mark 12

In Mendoza at the moment and heading North to Salta late tomorrow. Where was the Sabre? Also any other places to keep an eye out ( heading to Bolivia next)

Cheers

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February 24, 2005 at 11:55 am in reply to: Airworthy Stuka?(2005 Zombie) #1434713

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Watching the Battle of Britain extra DVD with the interview the whe chappy that did the production, he states that in 1968 there was an airworthy Stuka that they might of had access to. Is he referring to the potential of the Hendon example to take to the air again, or was there another?

February 24, 2005 at 10:40 am in reply to: Airworthy Stuka?(2005 Zombie) #1434813

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DaveM2…. I agree with your ‘pretty naive’ comment. I apologise… I was just looking to prompt an answer.

I understand the often unseen competition for some warbirds can be intense. Your own Tim Wallis is a good example of someone that is prepared to pay, sometimes quite astounding sums of money. for a suitable addition to their collection.

I also understand that the greater the demand for the specialist restores time, will lead to an increase the cost the restores can and will charge. As such, it makes sense to retain an element of uncertainty within the warbird market to maintain prices.

I know I for one would remain very tight-lipped about any project I was involved in.

February 23, 2005 at 12:34 pm in reply to: Airworthy Stuka?(2005 Zombie) #1345542

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No! Booooooooooooo. (only joking)

DaveM2… I appreciate people like a bit of privacy – but these are aeroplanes – they fly! Once they are in the air, unless you fly them only at night or keep them locked up in your barn/ front room – you can’t hide the things!

Still, everyone likes a surprise every now and then!

February 23, 2005 at 12:02 pm in reply to: More Seattle Pics Posted #1345554

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I passed by a major airfield with an E3-D parked up last year – south of Seattle, next to the main West Coast Amtrak line – Is that the airfield we’re taliking about?
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