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Warbird Kid
 Post subject: German Aero Ae-45?
PostPosted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 10:49 am 
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Anyone know what the story is with this unique modification?

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 Post subject: Re: German Aero Ae-45?
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It was done as a fake He111 for airshows in the 80s. It went into store for the next 20 years or so, then was restored as a stock Aero 45 a couple of years back, and promptly wrecked.
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The PBY in the background of the first shot is the one that was cut up for scrap in Ireland a few weeks back
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Think they used big enough tie down weights and chocks? Don't even THINK about giving the line boy any grief if he can move the blocks by himself!! :shock:

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Warbird Kid wrote:
Anyone know what the story is with this unique modification?
Like the caption says, it's painted not "modified".
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WallyB wrote:
Warbird Kid wrote:
Anyone know what the story is with this unique modification?
Like the caption says, it's painted not "modified".

Painted-on bombs? :shock:
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