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 Post subject: Nathans a warbird owner
PostPosted: Fri Feb 27, 2015 12:18 am 
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Well, I guess I might as well let the cat out of the bag(for those that would find any of this interesting). :(

I bought two Piasecki HUP-2 Retriever projects, and I plan to save both for static display. I've also been scouring the Northeast in search of aircraft parts and memorabilia. Perhaps in a few years I would like to start a Aviation museum called, "The WW2 and Cold War Aviation museum. My interest in cold war aviation history has deepened so much I cannot think of just sitting around and letting our cold war history fade away. I have also been collecting Civil Defense memorabilia and I have almost a complete set of B-50/KC-97 cowlings, and I also have been collecting F-86 parts in the hope to build a Static -D or -H model someday.

I am but a little guy in this world, making 24k a year. But instead of just sitting around and day dreaming wishing I could save aircraft, I am doing what I can. One part at a time. People like Eric Miller, Tom Friedman, Leon Cleaver, and Walter Soplata are all doing a GREAT service in saving aircraft parts, parts that otherwise would have been destroyed. To the glory goes the big warbird guys. To the little guys, we are trying to make a difference! Be assured we are saving these parts and aircraft for future generations!

I've been placing ads for a partner. If anyone is interested. Im not rich, not real smart, not real pretty. But if you have a passion, go out there and do what you can! :)

HUP project 1(photo taken by Eric Miller):
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HUP project 2(Eric Miller):
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F-86 parts (not all pictured)
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 27, 2015 12:22 am 
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 27, 2015 2:04 am 
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Congratulations and good work Nathan!

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Congrats Nathan! Good for you! Just think, maybe you 'll Be the Next "Warbird Farm", & then you'll have warbird nuts trying to get them away from you! :shock: , But Really, go for it! More power to ya!

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 27, 2015 7:55 am 
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Hey Nathan.
I think you need to edit your first post.
Please change the :( in to a :D or maybe even a :supz:

Good for you man. Follow your dreams and you will never be disappointed!

Thanks for posting your treasures! Happy hunting. :supz:

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Nathan, nice to see this all coming together. Keep up the good work. 8)

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Nice work Nathan, great to see you putting in the effort to save what you can. It really makes a difference and it's great stuff your doing. Keep it up. I've got some real interesting Corsair items I'm collecting right now as well so I know what it feels like to have that bug you have.

Your doing a great job Nathan and something that us crazy warbird fanatics appreciate and respect. Very happy for you as well as very proud of you. Keep this thread updated with your new acquisitions as you collect them.

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 27, 2015 9:29 am 
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Thank you all for the kind words.

Now, if you want to see something really cool...there is actual color film of HUP project 2, number 97 taking off USS Siapan in the Gulf of Mexico during Hurricane Janet relief. How lucky can a guy get! :shock: :o

In fact, here it is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fqGygGxUVM

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Hey Nathan! Congrats man! What a HUGE step you made. Thats awesome! Are their any data plates left in the airframe to check its provenance? Next we'll have to build a hangar for them. KEEP IT UP! :drink3:

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Atta boy Nathan! People have dreams but very few follow their passion to make dreams a reality. A BIG congratulations to you. Make sure you share more about the projects former/current/future journey. :drink3: :drink3: :drink3:

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Atta boy Nathan! People have dreams but very few follow their passion to make dreams a reality. A BIG congratulations to you. Make sure you share more about the projects former/current/future journey. :drink3: :drink3: :drink3:


It's definitely stepping outside my comfort zone! :lol: :shock: No big deal here really of what I have. But it is a great feeling to get a part and knowing your saving it.

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Outstanding!

Where in PA are you located?


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Well done Nathan! Go get 'em!

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Awesome that you have the one from Grissom Storage that I got over to Neal in TN. Too cool!

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Nathan - Excellent acquisition...By the way the HUP-2 in the woods is frozen to the ground...A spring thaw is in order....I reckon you'll be getting some sort of conveyance plus a place to store it....You are getting into a big time hobby....Be seeing you soon... 8)

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