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Re: rare vs classic

Posted by Scott WRG Editor on Sun Jan 25, 2004 07:51:23 PM

In reply top rare vs classic posted by Gregory on Sun Jan 25, 2004 01:39:01 PM

I think the general public needs the glamourous and well known types. Even the slightest interest in historic military aviation means a person is likely to know a Mustang or Spitfire by sight. Personally I'll visit anyplace that has military aviation (though I am beginning to appreciate GA aircraft now). However, I would make a special trip to go see something neat. Rarety has little to do with it directly, it all depends on my tastes. I love A-26 Invaders and will go out of my way to see one. I like Hurricane's and have never seen one live, I'm hoping to visit Yagen's facility in the spring specifically to see his and his A-26. I think hard core enthusiasts (which I think applies to most if not all of us here) go for what we like but can appreciate almost any aircraft we can lay our eyes on.

Scott WRG Editor

P.S. If NASM ever restores the Ta 152 then I'm there as soon as I can book a flight.




: We all know that the general public will choose to visit a
: museum based on things such as parking space, restaurant
: and colourful play areas for children, but I often wonder
: whether the hardcore aviation buffs are more interested in
: seeing yet another set of classic types (of the spitfirem
: esserschmittmustang variety) or perhaps something less gla
: morous but more rare (ranging from say P-39 to Harpoon, or
: from Dewoitine D520 to CR.42).
:
: Let's see a show of hands!
:
: Gregory

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