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Re: Messerschmitt Me109
Posted by Ron Henry on Fri May 10, 2002 02:39:53 PM
In reply top Messerschmitt Me109 posted by Gareth Sharp on Fri May 10, 2002 07:45:41 AM
: The pictures of the Buchon/109 in the air at Berlin have f
: inally proved to me that it does actually fly from time to
: time. If it can fly in Germany surely in the spirit of in
: ternational relations surely it would be a good idea to ge
: t it over to other countries in Europe from time to time.
: Perhaps even a two ship formation might even be possible.
: What does everyone else think ? Surely it would be nioce t
: o see alongside the squadrons of Spitfires and Mustangs th
: at now proliferate.
:
I can testify that FM+BB certainly does get air under its wings. I spent the last two weeks of October 2000 working at Manching (its home base). It was airborne twice during that period - I remember it being flown with some "enthusiasm" !! ;-)
: On the Subject of Buchons, does anyone have any ideas on h
: ow the Real Aeroplane Company example is coming along. A v
: ery sadly missed shape since the tragic demise of Mark Han
: nah and G-.BOML