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Re: Warbirds & Fatalities

Posted by Gary Applebaum on Sun Dec 14, 2003 09:24:00 PM

In reply top Warbirds & Fatalities posted by Scott WRG Editor on Sun Dec 14, 2003 08:45:20 PM

In my opinion, for the most part well said. Historic aircraft are more than the people who own and/or fly them, and I think if the opportunity is there they should be rebuilt. Paying homage to an enthusiast is a nice thing, but not at the expense of a viable airframe. I do get a little perturbed when people say those that are killed flying vintage aircraft "died doing what they loved". I dont't think anyone wants to be killed doing something they are supposed to be good at. If you could ask the deceased pilot, I would guess they would be more embarrassed than anything else.

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