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Posted by Joe on Fri Oct 26, 2001 12:33:34 PM
In reply top Re: Finnish Brewster swapped for 3 P-3s?? posted by Paul McMillan on Fri Oct 26, 2001 04:15:03 AM
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:: US collectors. They were trying to flog it for $4 M. But they may have made a deal with the US Navy.
P-3 Orions are worth about 1M-1.5M each if they come with spares. I believe one propeller is about 75K. They make fine Airtankers. With three, you have a legitimate tanker operation once AeroUnion modifies them with constant flow tank. The only bummer is that the USN will "restore" the aircraft in a color scheme that does not "fit" the aircraft. Though the heroics of the Wake Island Brewsters are unforgettable, it would be nice to paint one side in the Marine scheme and the other in the finn colors...
But thats only my opinion. AT the very least her colors and markings should be documented.
Joe
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