Where are they now? #3

Jeff H · **Joined:** Thu Jan 05, 2012 6:33 pm **Posts:** 140

No stars and bars when this picture was taken...wonder what she looks like now?

Cheers,

Jeff :spit

lvkeith83 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 25, 2012 1:02 am

Its still in its same markings, based in San Martin-California- has not flown in quite some time

wendovertom · **Posted:** Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:51 am

Whats the story on it? I know they are expensive to own and operate, did flying it become an expense that the owner did not want to make? (totally understand if it is I have a motorcycle that sits for the same reason)

Tom P.

kzollitsch · **Posted:** Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:53 pm

Great shots Jeff, any chance you could let us know the year and location of the photos you've posted. Thanks!

Jeff H · **Joined:** Thu Jan 05, 2012 6:33 pm **Posts:** 140

This one is from Hamilton, Ontario 1996.

Cheers,

jeff :spit

Mike · **Joined:** Tue May 04, 2004 8:54 am **Posts:** 3331

The owner used parts removed from it as patterns to reproduce P-51 parts for sale. I believe it is back together now and stored in a hangar. He's got quite a collection of airframes, B-25, Spitfire, Hurricane, various P-51 parts, a couple of Corsairs, etc, as well as a Merlins overhaul shop.

Steve T · **Posted:** Fri Jan 27, 2012 12:28 am

Yep, this is C-GPSI, the old Richie Rasmussen restoration from Alberta...has a nifty history...was found disassembled and crated in (iirc) Minnesota some time around 1980, still wearing its 424 (Aux) Sqn RCAF markings circa 1955. It was a very welcome and appropriate (424 was based at Mt.Hope) guest exhibit for a time soon after CWH's new building opened.

S.

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