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  • February 23, 2005 at 10:27 am in reply to: Airworthy Stuka?(2005 Zombie) #1345725
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    A good possibility something will be happening on the Stuka front this year, which will see another ‘survivor’ appear.

    Any more details on thsi one……. ?

    February 22, 2005 at 5:55 pm in reply to: Airworthy Stuka?(2005 Zombie) #1347018
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    Apparently the Lacey stuka is going to be another 3-4 years but it is planned to fly. There are one or two HE111/ CASA 2111 projects around, but the size of the bird is always an issue, as is the cost. I’d like to see a He111, Me109 Fw190 formation…..

    I also believe that there is just not the interest in getting the larger German planes back in sky. What would your private operator rather have; a Spit/ P51, or a German bomber of some sort. The Spit is cheaper, more popular, easier to aquire spares for, and ultimately…. cheaper!

    February 22, 2005 at 4:56 pm in reply to: Airworthy Stuka?(2005 Zombie) #1347181
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    Sorry, HE111

    February 22, 2005 at 4:55 pm in reply to: Airworthy Stuka?(2005 Zombie) #1347268
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    No Stuka….. what about seeing an ME 111 in the skys again?

    February 22, 2005 at 2:58 pm in reply to: Airworthy Stuka?(2005 Zombie) #1347521
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    Hi J.V.

    I’m surprised that there hasn’t been more interest in this one, considering the nature of the aircraft and regardless of how effective it was – it looked lethal!

    I understand that potential projects have been uncovered in Russia, but nothing more has been heard. The prospect of seeing a Stuka is not something everyone gets excited about, but it would certainly make an interesting addition to any airshow listing.

    Not a spitfire though… eh!

    February 18, 2005 at 10:57 am in reply to: Burma/Myanmar Spitfire investigation #1358129
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    I understand the economics behind controlling the supply of aircraft/ projects on the market, in order to maintain the market price of a Spitfire….. but why the secrecy?

    February 14, 2005 at 10:45 am in reply to: BOLIVIAN B17's #1364925
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    Thanks for the reply go4b17.

    I’ll keep an eye out for any interesting bits that I might find and post the pictures/ location. I’m also spending 3 months in India later this year – I’m hoping to find something… maybe a Hurricane that needs some TLC around the back of a university!!! Could it happen again……

    February 11, 2005 at 12:37 pm in reply to: BOLIVIAN B17's #1371319
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    I will be in Bolivia in June for a month with plenty of spare time. I understand most/ all of the B17s have now been/ are being restored to WWII config. Are any airframes still in Bolivia, or is there anywhere I should make a special point of visiting?

    Cheers

    February 10, 2005 at 10:36 am in reply to: Slaget om England: Battle of Britain – Film #1373454
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    Just back from a place called Hondarribia on the Northen France/ Spain border. This was the location used for all the French port sequences – all the barges going past on the back of trucks, etc. Nice area and the local people i spoke to all remembered the filming taking place in the late 60’s – they called the film the Perpinon or something of that nature.

    Not worth a specific trip but if your round the corner anyway……

    February 9, 2005 at 5:16 pm in reply to: Another P-51 preserved in Cuba ? #1374613
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    There is also a number of aircraft on ‘display’ in Playa Giron (Bay of Pigs) – I didn’t take photos as the place is quite a depressing site. For reference, there are also a number of jets (Migs) on concrete stands between Maria la Gorda and Pinar del Rio.

    It is possible the P51s have been keep in good condition – the Cubans take great pride in their ability to maintain anything, regardless of the lack of suitable supplies. However – due to their US heritage, have been kept hiden. Further, the Santiago area is difficult to access – poor roads and no road signs.

    February 9, 2005 at 2:49 pm in reply to: Scrapyard Photos; Any More? #1374928
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    Excellent pictures – real shame that we’d rather smashing things up, rather than think ahead to the future.

    I will soon be spending 3 months in India soon – can anyone recommend anywhere in that part of the world that may be a good place to spend a day sifting through some bits?

    Cheers
    apc014

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