unpublished, detailed soplata pics circa 2003

[Cherrybomber13]

Soplata_all_0026_Layer 40 copy by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

Soplata_all_0021_Layer 42 copy by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

Soplata_all_0023_Layer 41 copy 2 by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

Gruman Avenger by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

Soplata_all_0008_Layer 46 by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

P-82 Twin Mustang by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

Blue Angles Wreckage from the late 70's by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

[Snake45]

Soplata_all_0026_Layer 40 copy by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

I could be wrong, but that looks like a -5 Skyraider to me.

[tom d. friedman]

this series of pics has the dc-7's from the ortner air service here in wakeman ohio stuffed to the gills w/ junk, the Grumman avenger, the skyraider that had a fatality on lake st clair, 1/2 of the twin mustang now being restored. the yellow & blue fuselage / wing piece is a from a blue angels (a-4 Skyhawk??) that crashed during a Cleveland international air show.

[APG85]

I'm late to the game so don't beat me up. Is this stuff all gone now or is some of it still remaining on the property (I assume some is)? What does the future hold for anything that remains i.e. the B-36 fuselage? Just curious. Thanks.

[TAdan]

I'm late to the game so don't beat me up. Is this stuff all gone now or is some of it still remaining on the property (I assume some is)? What does the future hold for anything that remains i.e. the B-36 fuselage? Just curious. Thanks.

From what I understand most of it is still on the property, aside from the few planes that were sold prior to Mr. Soplata's passing. (Wild Cargo, XP-82, etc)



EDIT: Sorry about the typo, good catch Tom.

Last edited by TAdan on Wed Apr 30, 2014 10:01 am, edited 2 times in total.

[tom d. friedman]

correct. being 1 hour from their, i'm in the blind as much as everyone else & my pics are 11 years old. while not being privy to walt's estate, my best friend was considered by him to be executor, hence my once in a lifetime opportunity to see THE ENTIRE PLACE AS YOU WILL SEE thanks to wix member cherrybomber 13. my buddy was requested by walt to survey his howard w/ the certificate for sale or trade.

[cooper9411]

As of right now the family has no plans on doing anything with the collection. The only planes that have left the collection are the ones we already know about. Right now I'm not at liberty to discuss any details regarding the aircraft. When the opportunity arises or I'm given permission to reveal more, I most certainly will. What I can say is that people will be pleasantly surprised as to what is there!

[Canso42]

Tom, what became of the Howard?

[Clifford Bossie]

Oh man, everytime I see photos there is something that I could use for our F-84F. In that pile of rubble of F-84 parts there are most likely pieces we could put to good use.

I would also like to acquire the nose of The City of El Paso (B-52B) and bring it back to this part of the country.

[cooper9411]

I'm sure there are pieces/parts all of us would like to have!

[Cherrybomber13]

Guys I have one last blast of photos, ill try and get them up this weekend. Been behind the 8 ball the last few days (years)

Drew

[SaxMan]

Does anyone know the Bureau Number on the Avenger?

[Warbirdnerd]

Goodall lists 2 TBM-3Ns on on Soplata's property. No Bu numbers listed for either.
Are there 2 Turkeys there?
http://www.goodall.com.au/warbirds-dire ... rumman.pdf

[tom d. friedman]

Tom, what became of the Howard?

no clue as to disposition, but my buddy said corrosion was very severe. when drew starts posting more of the pics, he'll post the aircraft's original certificate. an excellent pic of it.

[tom d. friedman]

Guys I have one last blast of photos, ill try and get them up this weekend. Been behind the 8 ball the last few days (years)

Drew

drew have you looked at the cd yet??