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Re: N5444V to Texas for Restoration?
Posted by Tom on Thu Jan 01, 2004 11:43:36 AM
In reply top N5444V to Texas for Restoration? posted by Joe Scheil on Tue Dec 30, 2003 05:54:55 PM
Great news. I first saw that Mustang in 1978--watched it sit on the ramp for 20 plus years. Sad to have seen it go downhill so much sitting there for so many years--but excellent news it's headed for a restoration now....Would be interesting to know what they find in terms of longeron condition and corroision issues.
Just seen on the new Mustangs Mustangs site in a news item
: was the notation that the long dormant N5444V ex 44-73751
: in San Jose has been moved to Texas for restoration. Ass
: uming this is to the Ezell facility, and word on new owner
: , purchase price or restoration goals for the aircraft? I
: t was unusual to say the least to see a Mustang out in the
: cold all through the 1990's. Hoping to see her fly soon.
: ..any news?
:
: Joe