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Re: DC-4 (C-54) C-GDWZ

Posted by Steve T on Fri Apr 23, 2004 10:24:29 AM

In reply top Re: DC-4 (C-54) C-GDWZ posted by Andrew on Thu Apr 22, 2004 03:45:31 PM

Hi Andrew--

: To bad some of the spares from the Brantford DC-4's could
: not be used in the Project NorthStar rebuild in Ottawa!

WIXer Mike Henniger is involved with the North Star venture at Rockcliffe; the idea I actually suggested to him is almost the reverse of this: namely to make GRP replica Merlin nacelles (molded from the originals on 17515) and craft static-display North Stars/CL4s/Argonauts using grounded DC-4 airframes...Think several groups would be interested in such replicas. Anyway, yes, the ex-Millard DC-4s could indeed be a rich source of airframe spares for 17515, since she is a C-54GM, virtually a C-54 with Merlins (unlike some of the later North Stars that had more DC-6 features). Time, as always, will tell! BTW I may be passing by Pearson airport again today; if I note any changes over where the propliners roost I'll let you know...

Cheers

S.

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