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SaxMan · **Posted:** Wed Aug 21, 2013 9:45 pm

Chappie wrote:

Anyone heard of anymore aircraft being sold, I mean the ones that are not on Platinum? My wife wonders what will happen the the cars Yagen has....she loves that red Jag.

Chappie

Please pardon the slight threadjack

The Jag is a beauty. There's also a really pristine MG Midget right next to it, looks to be a '69 - '72. Wonder if these are for sale, too? They'd be "drops in the bucket" compared to the planes, though. Tag on the Midget says "FLYN SUE".

DSC_0163 by onyxsax, on Flickr

DSC_0164 by onyxsax, on Flickr

If I had known that I'd end up purchasing an Austin Healey Sprite, I would have taken more pics of the Midget!

Thomas_Mac · **Posted:** Wed Aug 21, 2013 10:17 pm

David J Burke wrote:

I wonder if the Fury engine has been sold to an airworthy project and the airframe sold on as a static display airframe?

I am wondering if Vintage Wings of Canada got the engine since I recall there was a thread on here a while ago that they were looking for Kestrel parts, just speculation!

EDIT-adding link

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BenG · **Posted:** Thu Aug 22, 2013 12:35 am

The Fury replica (ex-Viv Bellamy) is also now part of Rod Lewis collection.

More infos here: N31FY

Mike · **Joined:** Tue May 04, 2004 8:54 am **Posts:** 3329

As is the Rapide

http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry ... ertxt=89DH

And, slightly OT, a seemingly obligatory Carbon Cub, that all the best collections seem to be adding these days

http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry ... ertxt=47MV

Baldeagle · **Posted:** Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:05 pm

BK wrote:

More planes reported (FC) on the move, Sopwith Camel, Fokker DR.1 (blue one), Fokker DVII, SNJ-4, and Avro 504K. All going across the pond to Russia.

What's "FC"?
And any idea where in Russia??

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DaveM2 · **Posted:** Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:23 pm

Baldeagle wrote:

BK wrote:

More planes reported (FC) on the move, Sopwith Camel, Fokker DR.1 (blue one), Fokker DVII, SNJ-4, and Avro 504K. All going across the pond to Russia.

And any idea where in Russia??

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Zadorozhny Museum, Moscow

Liza · **Posted:** Fri Aug 23, 2013 6:21 am

FC is Fence Check.

astixjr · **Posted:** Fri Aug 30, 2013 9:52 pm

Mike wrote:

Any plans to fly yours again soon Al?

Maybe this Fall. Maybe to a new home? The idea is to replace it with a Curtiss Condor (replica). But that's a subject for a new thread. :wink:

Baldeagle · **Posted:** Mon Sep 30, 2013 7:53 am

According to Meier Motors' Facebook page, Jerry has given the go ahead to finish a Bf-109
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Meier ... 9400376090

Very interesting....

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lmritger · **Posted:** Mon Sep 30, 2013 8:51 am

It's being made public by docents that no further sales are going to take place, and two new additions are being readied for display- the La-9 is almost fully rebuilt now, and the JN-4 restored in Argentina is now on site and reassembled as well. Still no flying for now, but everything suggests the worst part is finally past.

As you can imagine, this is just phenomenally wonderful news for those of us who live around here.

Lynn

Mike · **Joined:** Tue May 04, 2004 8:54 am **Posts:** 3329

lmritger wrote:

It's being made public by docents that no further sales are going to take place, and two new additions are being readied for display- the La-9 is almost fully rebuilt now, and the JN-4 restored in Argentina is now on site and reassembled as well. Still no flying for now, but everything suggests the worst part is finally past.

As you can imagine, this is just phenomenally wonderful news for those of us who live around here.

Lynn

I wonder if there is any intention to start flying again, or will the entire collection remain grounded indefinitely?

kalamazookid · **Posted:** Mon Sep 30, 2013 1:12 pm

Also saw over on Fence Check that one of the original Fw190's is being readied for display and a new PT-19 and J-3 will be arriving soon. Really hoping their flight operations resume sometime soon!

lmritger · **Posted:** Mon Sep 30, 2013 1:20 pm

If it means a return to full strength in time for the annual Warbirds over the Beach show next May, I am perfectly content to see the facility save the insurance money and keep the aircraft grounded for the remainder of 2013. Not thrilled, mind you, but they are saving a TON of money with the insurance on hold, not to mention the fuel savings. It's a sound consolidation plan, I think, and should hopefully position the museum favorably for 2014 if all continues to stay on track.

Cheers,

Lynn

JohnH · **Posted:** Tue Oct 01, 2013 12:33 am

Hmm. Very Surprised.

Liza · **Posted:** Tue Oct 01, 2013 6:44 am

The Jenny was started on Thursday. This photo is from Wednesday.

The LA-9 will be flyable status when ready for display (at least that's the plan) while the FW-190 will be display only. These photos are from Wednesday.

What Lynn wrote above about the planes no longer being for sale is true. At this point, only projects are available for sale. This information has been confirmed by the Fighter Factory GM and supervisors. The PT-19 and J3 Cub are on site as of Saturday. The Cub is in storage for now. Here's the PT-19. Photo is from yesterday.

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