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Re: A little off topic...(Not!!!!)
Posted by bdk on Mon Feb 18, 2002 03:28:05 PM
In reply top A little off topic... Waco biplanes posted by Mike Henniger on Mon Feb 18, 2002 02:53:29 PM
UPF-7 was a relatively common trainer during the war I believe.
The "Dash number" usually indicated first year of production.
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: I hope no one minds me bringing up this topic, as I don't
: think any Waco biplanes were used by any military service.
: I suppose it is possible as the USAAF did acquire a numb
: er of similar types from civilian owners early in the war.
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:
: I am looking for source of info (on the web or elsewhere)
: that will provide me with the first flight dates of the IN
: F, GXE, UPF and UEC types, as well as any survivor info.
: I have been googling, but have had no success.
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: Any help would be appreciated.
:
: Regards,
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: Mike