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Re: early collectors

Posted by Gregory on Sat Dec 13, 2003 07:57:55 PM

In reply top early collectors posted by Rob Rohr on Fri Dec 12, 2003 05:47:43 PM

A bit surprised to see that no one mentioned Haydon-Baillie so far. He should figure prominently in any story for his recoveries (Spits in India, Bolingbrokes in Canada) and for bringing warbirds to Duxford.

I would suggest some books too
- The Forgotten Bomber and/or Spirit of Britain First, which chronicle the Blenheim restoration(s) and give much background on the early years of UK warbird activities
- the recent Flying Fleas and Vampires
- Black 6, also with material about early UK societies etc.
- early editions of Veteran and Vintage Aircraft would also give a big (if blurry) picture of airframes etc.

Gregory

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