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Is the "Last Samurai" at Risk in Minot

Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:49 am

the river is approximately 2.1 miles as the crow flies from the A6M2 Model 21 Zero
http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?ArticleId=578662
a C-47 and others may also be at risk

Re: Is the "Last Samurai" at Risk in Minot

Thu Jun 23, 2011 12:18 pm

Minot Airport, where the museum is located, is 160 feet higher than the river. Minot is located in a valley formed by the river. The airport is on the plains above the town. I spent 3 years stationed at Minot AFB from 1963 to 1966.

Re: Is the "Last Samurai" at Risk in Minot

Fri Jun 24, 2011 10:55 am

thanks for the info man, I have never been there, just had a flash back to Galveston. would hate to see any of their collection mucked up by water :drink3:
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