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Warbird Kid
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I saw a picture of the Proud Bird resturant with a massive black cloud rising from it in 2006.

What happened? Was it a minor fire and it has since been repaired? Or has the resturant gone under and those lovely full size replica mock-ups are for the taking now? :wink:

In addition, is there a list of the aircraft they have? Both replica and real?

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http://www.theproudbird.com/

Google images provides lots of pictures.

A fireman died fighting the blaze, which was set to cover up a burglary: http://www.lafdmuseum.org/2006/12/december_valor.html

Recent reviews indicate they re-opened: http://www.yelp.com/biz/KAbO_0KkEKYptGmcPDM28w
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Yeah I looked at the website quickly and was wondering if the site was still up but the busniess was long gone. Now I know i guess.

Sad to hear that a fireman lost his life in the blaze. What was the condition of the resturant after the fire?

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The Museum blog (and photo) may have been posted in December, 2006 -- but it was in reference to the anniversary of a tragic fire that occured in December, 1984.

http://www.lafire.com/lastalarm_file/1984-1204_Pinel/BenjaminPinel.htm

The Proud Bird Restaurant (and its collection) is still there and doing fine -- I just drove past it last week. I've been meaning to go in and check it out -- maybe one of these days I will (and take my camera with me).

I believe there is a mix of real and replica displays on the property.
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Oh, ok. Thanks.

Wow, didnt really check into my sources there!

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Groan... You guys are killing me! :wink: :roll:

Try the Locator...
http://www.aerialvisuals.ca/Locator.php ... oud%20Bird

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I have got to eat there.

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Eat there a few times on a LA visit way back in 1997......... :D

Blimey....10 years ago :oops:

You can spend hours just looking at all the photos on the walls..... :lol:
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