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Re: Right, shall we buy a warbird?

Posted by Tony on Tue Feb 19, 2002 12:36:48 PM

In reply top Re: Right, shall we buy a warbird? posted by John on Tue Feb 19, 2002 11:50:52 AM

Ok, having trashed it out a bit more, the idea is thus..

We find a warbird, but 2 riders... We NEVER go for something that can't be afforded, in other words NO reliance on outside finance. 2. We NEVER recover anything we can't afford to restore. Where the aircraft is going to be based, is a discussion best left to a later date, lets see if we can organise the mythical p**s up in a brewery first. At the moment, the mood is for a warbird, that members can fly in, so T-6 AC-47 etc. However if the syndicate gains momentum then other types will be considered.
The idea is, to contribute as much or as little as you want to, everyone has a share of "their warbird" Important issues, will always be put to a vote, that includes final choice of airframe.
There are no owners. The holding company, or trust owns the aircratf. As per a "proper" company, accounts will be visible and transparent, to preclude any arguments.

The sole purpose of this syndicate, isnot to make money, but it isn't to lose money either. It is there, to keep a bird flying and cared for, and at the end of the day, it will make u a warbird owner, and doing your bit for preservation, not just whingeing about owning one, or having a dream. The bigger the syndicate is, then the more dreams that can be realised.

Forget 6 owner syndicates. The aircraft will be available for you to fly in, if u pay the agreed cost flying hour, simple as that. We will find an aircraft, rescue it, or purcase it, restore it etc. You will own a living breathing piece of history, and you will know , that your contribution made it happen.

Paul, re. NZ, yes please, as soon as u can if possible, or if KiwiDave or Graham can input?

Tony :0)
(Lets do it, not talk about it)

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