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Re: Brazil

Posted by Ron Henry on Mon May 06, 2002 06:46:01 AM

In reply top Brazil posted by Tulio on Mon May 06, 2002 02:17:12 AM

: Dave, I don't know which Messer it is. I am sure that as l
: ong as they have the monetary power to do so, they will co
: ntinue to acquire airplanes.
:
: As far as I understand, although the main guy behind the m
: useum died in a helicopter crash earlier this year, his br
: other (s)? continue with the task.
:
: Since they own a major airline in Brazil, I understand the
: y have requested a couple of times, previous to closing a
: deal for airliners, that a particular vintage fighter be i
: ncluded by the manufacturers.
:
: I will post a request for info in our web site (www.laahs.
: com) and will let you know about the results via this foru
: m.
:
: Saludos!
:
: Tulio

......<< Since they own a major airline in Brazil, I understand they have requested a couple of times, previous to closing a deal for airliners, that a particular vintage fighter be included by the manufacturers.>>........

Yes, that seems to be right. AIUI (from mags) the Spitfire was gifted to them by Rolls Royce following RR's purchase of it on the open market. This followed the airline's purchase of some new airliners (can't remember what type) with RR engines.

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