Buffalo to Pensacola
Thu Aug 19, 2004 1:18 pm
Does anyone have anything to add to this article I just came across? It says it is going to be exhibited as it was found?
http://www.bradenton.com/mld/bradenton/9434527.htm
http://www.bradenton.com/mld/bradenton/9434527.htm
Thu Aug 19, 2004 2:19 pm
A most interesting twist...
Also note that a photo of her at Pensacola has been posted on the Flypast forum.
Also note that a photo of her at Pensacola has been posted on the Flypast forum.
Thu Aug 19, 2004 3:24 pm
From what I have read that wasn't a "legal" recovery from the Russian standpoint, Correct? I get the impression of a double standard in which the Navy went about getting this a/c if in fact it was recovered for them. But I guess the navy also made sure that it didn't get it's hands dirty on this, did they?
Maybe they just got lucky in getting it after someone found it, I don't know.
Maybe they just got lucky in getting it after someone found it, I don't know.
Thu Aug 19, 2004 7:03 pm
Looks like it will be preserved in the colours as found....great idea ! 
Dave
Dave
Fri Aug 20, 2004 1:27 am
Rob
Thanks for the update and clarifications. I think you will find the Russians are far more concerned about getting their original Yak-3 back that was 'loaned' to the MOF, than they are the Brewster.
Dave
Thanks for the update and clarifications. I think you will find the Russians are far more concerned about getting their original Yak-3 back that was 'loaned' to the MOF, than they are the Brewster.
Dave
Last Buffalo Lands at Pensacola
Sun Aug 22, 2004 1:16 am
Mon Aug 23, 2004 6:26 am
Since Borris Yeltsin actually signed off on the export order for this aircraft (the Buffalo) to leave Russia, I hardly think that there is any legitimate claim by the Russians to ownership. They have a very strong case from what I have read when it comes to the Yak-3 however. Perhaps the complaints about the Brewster are merely a method for raising US government attention, and action, with regards to the Yak.
Richard
Richard
Mon Aug 23, 2004 6:44 am
Richard
Certainly a possibility , although why the Russians are taking an indirect route through the Brewster seems a bit odd. I do know that the Ministry of Culture is considering what form of appeal is to be made regarding the Yeremin Yak. They are not looking at a 'heavy handed ' approach and would like to enter into dialogue and view the papers that MOF have regarding the export of the aircraft for the loan period. So far niether them or I have had any success in opening that dialogue. It certainly needs to be addressed....imagine the outcry in the U.S. if Bongs' P-38 was loaned for a few years and then not returned ;-0
Dave
Certainly a possibility , although why the Russians are taking an indirect route through the Brewster seems a bit odd. I do know that the Ministry of Culture is considering what form of appeal is to be made regarding the Yeremin Yak. They are not looking at a 'heavy handed ' approach and would like to enter into dialogue and view the papers that MOF have regarding the export of the aircraft for the loan period. So far niether them or I have had any success in opening that dialogue. It certainly needs to be addressed....imagine the outcry in the U.S. if Bongs' P-38 was loaned for a few years and then not returned ;-0
Dave
amicable trade?
Mon Aug 23, 2004 11:36 am
how about a trade for the doolittle b-25??
Tue Aug 24, 2004 12:53 am
You track it down and I will open the negotiation channels for you...deal ?
Dave
Dave