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Re: SB2C Helldiver
Posted by Dan Jones on Mon Jul 07, 2003 08:31:32 PM
In reply top Re: SB2C Helldiver posted by Dave C on Mon Jul 07, 2003 06:20:54 PM
: Dennis,
:
: I believe I read somewhere that the NASM is calling the He
: lldiver back home for the new Dulles extension. It will b
: e used in part as a memorial to Adm. Engen
:
: I believe they thought it would be very hard to replace.
: Maybe one of the static projects mentioned below could fin
: d its way to Pensacola.
:
: Dave
What a shame that the NASM Helldiver wouldn't stay on in Pensacola. It seems kinda ironic that a machine that was so unloved by the Navy in general should now be banished from the Museum. I always kinda liked them...