Mosquito VR796 & Spitfire TZ138 reportedly for sale

JohnB · **Posted:** Fri Jan 18, 2019 10:50 pm

What's the beef with the paint scheme?
Too glossy?

If so, I'd suggest those who don't like it consider the relative longevity of gloss paint and the cost of frequent repainting.I

It's the price of doing business (i.e. flying in the 21st century) along with modern avionics.

Dave Hadfield · **Joined:** Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:31 pm **Posts:** 1655

Is there an actual sales listing anywhere?

PeterA · **Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2019 10:48 am

phil65 wrote:

This one ?

Look at those legs....

Phil

Ah, at last an image with the LA-T Len Tanner codes.

Would there be anybody out there with a full frame shot showing these codes?

PeterA

Firebird · **Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2019 11:21 am

JohnB wrote:

If so, I'd suggest those who don't like it consider the relative longevity of gloss paint and the cost of frequent repainting.I

On a fabric covered airframe....?

DH82EH · **Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2019 7:47 pm

Dave Hadfield wrote:

Is there an actual sales listing anywhere?

Dave, I knew you had a great summer last year, but I didn't know you were in the market! :shock:

Andy

Dave Hadfield · **Joined:** Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:31 pm **Posts:** 1655

If nominated, I'd be happy to serve.

Dave Lindauer · **Posted:** Sun Jan 20, 2019 10:20 am

(Edit: Sorry for the Len Tanner Mustang post - I pulled the trigger too soon. I might have a photo of the Spitfire with the codes on my old slide files. I know I do without the codes. I will check when I can access them and post it if I do.)

Archer · **Joined:** Tue Nov 30, 2004 3:13 pm **Posts:** 364

I think its those codes on that Spitfire that he's after :wink:

Zac Yates · **Posted:** Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:36 pm

JohnB wrote:

It's the price of doing business (i.e. flying in the 21st century)

A lot of discussion around the sale of these two airframes is that they haven't done much flying in the 21st century - has TZ138 flown this century? - so that's a slightly smile-inducing comment.

JohnB · **Posted:** Mon Jan 21, 2019 1:59 am

KiwiZac wrote:

JohnB wrote:

It's the price of doing business (i.e. flying in the 21st century)

A lot of discussion around the sale of these two airframes is that they haven't done much flying in the 21st century - has TZ138 flown this century? - so that's a slightly smile-inducing comment.

My point was that those critical of the goods finish don't have to concern themselves with the upkeep or expense of repainting.
It's easy to be critical from the"peanut galkery" if you are the one not writing the checks.

As far as airframes not being flown, like most things, that's the owner's prerogative. Think of them as attrition reserves.

PeterA · **Posted:** Mon Jan 21, 2019 3:26 am

Dave Lindauer wrote:

I might have a photo of the Spitfire with the codes on my old slide files. I know I do without the codes. I will check when I can access them and post it if I do.)

TZ138 LA-T

Many thanks.

PeterA

Joe Scheil · **Posted:** Mon Jan 21, 2019 10:33 am

Seconded...interested in the AD for sale or a link to the offering.

Dave Hadfield · **Joined:** Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:31 pm **Posts:** 1655

That's right. So far just rumours of rumours. No actual evidence that either is for sale.

rcaf_100 · **Posted:** Sun Feb 07, 2021 7:15 pm

Now both are officially for sale...

https://www.facebook.com/airtimehelicop ... 6580736769

https://www.facebook.com/airtimehelicop ... 3280737099

Brenden S · **Posted:** Sun Feb 07, 2021 8:04 pm

10million for the Mossie

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