Warbird Information Exchange

This is the former combat jets museums "The Huff" This is about a week before its first flight in 10 years or so.

More like 15 years. I think OSH got it back in 1992 and as far as I know it never flew after that.

Mark H

Jack mark of Oshkosh Wi recived it in a trade from eaa last flight was around 97 or 98 the week of airshow by The late jim rossie

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If it don't fly is it really a plane? When i walk into a static type museum it smells of dead aircraft.

This is 23314 in her RCAF colours, it was a MK 5 Sabre which was later fitted with MK 6 wings. Anyone know when this was done?
She was flown to Gatineau Executive Airport on the 19 September 2007, with pilot Ron Iberg at the controls.

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“Try to fly in the middle of the air. The edges are filled with mountains and oceans and rocks and it’s much harder to fly there.”

This picture shows her as she looked when they arrived at Vintage Wings Canada. They have also started to recieve the spares very impressive assortment.

[img][img]http://www.thefiledump.com/pictures/s/sabre28315.jpg[/img][/img]

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“Try to fly in the middle of the air. The edges are filled with mountains and oceans and rocks and it’s much harder to fly there.”

And this is how she'll look when finished.

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“Try to fly in the middle of the air. The edges are filled with mountains and oceans and rocks and it’s much harder to fly there.”

Maybe Bud Granley could ake it for a spin. That would make a great story.

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Curtis Block

I've seen too many airplanes destroyed by the term "Static Restoration."

Bud would have no trouble with the Sword! Wasn't he NATO's top gunner three years running?
It might be interesting to see who flies it. Ive heard one name already mentioned that would be very appropriate for Canada's 100 years of flight.

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“Try to fly in the middle of the air. The edges are filled with mountains and oceans and rocks and it’s much harder to fly there.”

That's just a shame to cover all that beautiful polished aluminium with gold paint, IMO.

Leon

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Phormer Phantom Painter

Will it fly as is for a bit, or not until its repainted?

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Michael Luther
Yankee Air Museum's
Air Show Director
THUNDER OVER MICHIGAN

I wouldn't doubt it. The funny thing is, I think the flight helmet he wears is the same one from when he flew with the Golden Hawks.

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Curtis Block

I've seen too many airplanes destroyed by the term "Static Restoration."

It might fly in the natural finish next year which is planned as a training year before being repainted.

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“Try to fly in the middle of the air. The edges are filled with mountains and oceans and rocks and it’s much harder to fly there.”

I look forward to see her hopefully fly at Vintage Wings 1st open house next year....cheers

Andrew