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Re: All CAF members

Posted by a CAF Col on Fri Aug 29, 2003 12:06:17 PM

In reply top Ex-CAF P-82?? posted by Jason Pence on Wed Aug 27, 2003 09:53:04 PM

Just got this from HQ: As requested in the text, I am forwarding this to all CAF members::

Dear All Addressees:


I want to bring you up to speed on a matter that the CAF has been working on for some time. It has to do with the trade of the CAF's P-82 for a flyable P-38.


The CAF originally acquired the P-82 from the USAF. It was donated to the CAF by the USAF in 1966.


You may know that the P-82 had not flown since sustaining a hard landing in 1987. When the opportunity became available in 2002 to trade it for a pristine, flyable P-38, approval was granted and the trade consummated.

Subsequent to the trade, the CAF and USAF have been in communication regarding the terms of the original donation document. It essentially is a "contract" dispute. I want you to know that the CAF is working diligently and forthrightly with the USAF to bring this matter to an amicable conclusion.


Assignment of the P-38 to a CAF unit has been placed on hold until this matter is resolved.


Please pass this information on to all CAF members.


Best Regards,

Bob Rice


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