Thanks Bob, that's an original take on a WWII warbird--a plane made to be shot down!--but is certainly and affordable option and looks like a lot of fun.
Thanks Bob, that's an original take on a WWII warbird--a plane made to be shot down!--but is certainly and affordable option and looks like a lot of fun.
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Matthew Long, Editor
cluttonfred.info
A site for builders, owners and fans of Eric Clutton's FRED
and other safe, simple, affordable homebuilt aircraft
P-38 for sale here: http://www.trade-a-plane.com/listing?id=1740958
Sorry Matthew, based on exactly what you say you want, affordable warbird is an oxymoron. Put on your best suit and go visit your bank manager. If s/he says yes, go to the websites of Courtesy Aircraft Sales and Warbird Connection. Bring Kleenex to wipe up the drool.
I am thinking that shared ownership in something like an AT-6 might be as close as I can get, but I'll keep looking and dreaming.
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Matthew Long, Editor
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A site for builders, owners and fans of Eric Clutton's FRED
and other safe, simple, affordable homebuilt aircraft
Just choose your partners carefully if you do that. I knew some guys who had a partnership in a T-6 and one of the partners flew it inverted and drained the oil out of the engine (at least that's the story I heard) The most important consideration is having the time and money to properly maintain and stay proficient in the airplane, whatever it is. You don't want a really cool airplane that scares you every time you take it up because you don't fly enough to be comfortable in it. ...Louis
A Max Holste 1521 Broussard is a nice affordable warbird to own but is post WWII. It is known as a French Beaver as it is very similar to a Beaver, P&W 985. I owned one for a few years and really enjoyed it. I am selling one now for a friend, if I can figure out how to attach pictures I will put one up here. There is an ad in Barnstormers if you are interested. Email me and I will give you all the details.