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Re: B-23, PBY sale?

Posted by Joe Scheil on Sun Oct 20, 2002 04:40:54 PM

In reply top B-23, PBY sale? posted by Chuck on Sun Oct 20, 2002 01:06:29 PM

: "The B-23 sold for about $112,000 and the stock PBY-5A sol
: d for $77,000... what a deal considering you have to pay $
: 140,000 for a Cessna these days."

The B-23 is not the only flyable example, there a a couple of others I think. This one probably needs some major work as it has not flown in some time. However it provides a museum with the opportunity to restore a fairly rare and unique prewar bomber. What a great visitor a restored B-23, B-10 and flight of P-35's and P-36's at Legends would be...

As for the PBY, I am not sure what one sold but I dont think any were stock. All of the Schlafli aircraft were modified. The B-23 may have some mods as well, its been a while since I saw it. Post the registrations and I will tell you detailed info about it.

Joe

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