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Re: A-25 (Army Helldiver) restoration photos

Posted by Warbirdnerd on Mon Sep 16, 2002 03:36:45 PM

In reply top Re: A-25 (Army Helldiver) restoration photos posted by Steve on Mon Sep 16, 2002 03:30:22 PM

: This looks like the ex-Marine A-25A recovered by the 'Ques
: tmasters' group in Hawaii, at Barbers Point NAS. How does
: the USAFM come to possess it? Another grab by the US Nav
: y?
:
: : The Wings of the North rececnty posted photos of the A-2
: 5
: : (Helldiver) Mike Rawson is restoring for the USAF Museum
: o
: : n their web-site. It is coming toghether nicely. Too ba
: d
: : it will never fly...

The reason it is ending up at the Air Force Museum, is they a footing the bill for restoration, no Navy strong arm tatics involved. Mike has enough parts to build a airworthy example and another for static display. He is looking for a buyer/investor. Any volunteers???/

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