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FWIW. Just a guess but doubt it's going to Russia. They have no warbird movement. Second, the warbirds that have been restored over there, and there may be a few being restored as we speak have all been for U.S. and British collectors and left the country. Migs, Yak's, Polikarpovs, LAGG's, and P-63's have all ended up over here.
Second, if someone was to start a collection therre they would simply purchase what they wanted from a museum, using the corrupt system of government. They certainly wouldn't pay retail.
Incorrect, there is growing warbird movement, particularly through one collector who has a number of flying warbirds ( two MiG-3, one of each of the Polikarpov fighters, Yak-3 and soon an IL-2.). He is actively sourcing aircraft, including bombers. A decommissioned airfield has been purchased and the plan is to create a similar set up to Duxford, Wanaka etc.
Fantastic news Dave! I was not aware of this. Are you at liberty to state the gentleman's name or the name of the organization? If not, I understand. I'm glad to hear this!
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