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Heard there might be some P-47s left over in Cuba? If so, what kind of condition are they in? Any other info?

Where in Cuba?

I don't believe any Cuban P-47 survived the early years of Castro's rule, if at all.

Have you noticed that in a museum in Havana, they have a Mustang, a T-28 and a Kingfisher amongst other aircraft? Had a P-47 survived, it would have gone to the museum, IMHO.

Wouldn't it be great if in fact, there were P-47s left there?

Saludos,


Tulio

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Will the previous owner has pics of this double cabin sample

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Sooooo, how am I going to know to press 1 or 2, if I do not speak English????

There was also a Hawker Sea Fury in Cuba.

there are two:






Martin

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There is also an early model T-34 behind the first fury. Tank not Mentor for those of you who are 'military vehicle challenged'. Cuba is loaded with WW2 stuff.

and old chevys

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And that means what to us? We can't go there to see them and Fidel sure ain't gonna send 'em on the airshow circuit.

Mudge the cynic

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It is not supposed to mean anything, it is what is known as an observation.

Having a bad day?

Maybe some of our Canadian cohorts could bring one home with them?

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you can go there, just got to connect through south america/mexico or canada. There are gringos all over the place down there right now making deals to buy real estate after castro has the big one...

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Exactly. What he said.

I am sure that all the vehicles are spoken for, and by the time Don Fidel kicks the bucket, there will be a couple of car ferry's moving stuff to the nearest US port....


Saludos,


Tulio

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Why take the best part of life out of your life, when you can have life with the best part of your life in your life?

I am one of them 'futbol' people.

Will the previous owner has pics of this double cabin sample

GOOD MORNING, WELCOME TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Press "1" for English.
Press "2" to disconnect until you have learned to speak English.

Sooooo, how am I going to know to press 1 or 2, if I do not speak English????

Once upon a time there was the same situation in Argentina regarding cars. They did not allow imports any longer so they retooled many American cars. I knew of a guy 30 years ago who had connections to export the vehicles.

Anyone know if the same exists with aircraft? Are there treasures there that await rescue?

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Air Classics in the 80s had an article by a former FAC pilot who mentioned that a lot of the F-47s (as he called them) were lost in crashes, including one he crashed himself... maybe there are some wreck sites worth investigating?

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From images I have seen, most of what remains in CUBA is in rather poor shape. Most of those "Pristine" vintage pieces are pretty patched and would be considered as parts cars here in the states. I am sure that any aircraft wrecks where most likely cleaned up and the leftovers reduced to scrap for recycling in a nation that is limited on resources.


Or, I can just say that there are fields after fields of vintage, pristine warbirds with two convertible chevy for everyone!