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Re: What is their intention with the Buffalo?

Posted by Mike Henniger on Wed Feb 12, 2003 08:46:43 AM

In reply top Re: What is their intention with the Buffalo? posted by Mike S on Wed Feb 12, 2003 08:05:00 AM

: They have a few aircraft that don,t make sence, like a Ha
: wker Hunter, Grumman Widgon ,Canada didn,t fly either of t
: hese.So it doesn,t match its mandate.

Perhaps they were donated by people/estates/governments. Could be considered rude to turn around and sell them. But if aircraft like the Hunter can generate revenue as a target tug which can then be used to fund other projects, then I think the Hunter fits the collection quite well. ;-) I would guess the Buffalo is intended for static display as it was indicated it arrived in pieces. Perhaps it will be painted in a colour scheme once carried by RCAF/CAF Buffalos. I am just guessing here. Does anyone know of the CWH's plans for the Buffalo?

Mike

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