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The centre sect/data plate thing is an artificial "value"
Posted by Paul Coggan on Wed Nov 21, 2001 06:59:42 AM
In reply top Re: Was: Beware parts consolidation posted by Paul Stewart on Tue Nov 20, 2001 09:56:00 AM
: The centre section/data plate thing is an artificial "valu
: e" created by the collectors and restorers market, rather
: than making any historical sense. In historical terms the
: propeller, gear, whatever from an old aeroplane is just as
: "relevant" an artifact as the centre fuselage section.
:
Can't agree with this at all Paul. The centre section has been used by air arms and responsible individuals for many years as a reference point for the identity of a project. If we don't use this as a reference point we walk straight into an even bigger minefield than the one that exists at the moment.
Gregori - I'd be interested in seeing your definitions posted earlier
regards
Paul