Lazarov Brothers Inc. salvage near Memphis, TN (c1950-1990)?

[Rob Mears]

Here's an interesting topic that I've never heard discussed. The Lazarov Brothers had a salvage operation in the Memphis, TN area, I believe they operated from the 1950s through the 1980s/90s before selling out to another company. During their time, they purchased a vast number of surplus US Navy aircraft for scrap, but were also known to have set more than a few aside for private purchase. This would include everything from old piston-engine birds, to helicopters, jets, etc.

So here's my question. Has anyone else heard of the Lazarov Brothers, and do you know of any surviving warbirds today that were purchased as surplus from this private operation?

Last edited by Rob Mears on Wed Jan 15, 2014 1:22 pm, edited 2 times in total.

[Mark Allen M]

Rob I believe it's Lasarov. Here's a Bennie Lazarov (1914-1990) that fits your description.

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cg ... d=46763483

[Rob Mears]

Awesome Mark, thanks. Corrected in the title.

[Woodsy Airfield]

I have info: Lazarov Surplus Sales Co., 1450 No. Thomas, Memphis. At some later date, address changed to: 1167 No. 7th, Memphis...

[bdk]

Both sites look "shovel ready"!