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I suppose it's time to subscribe :)
Posted by Rob Mears on Sat Mar 02, 2002 06:28:36 AM
In reply top Rob Mears - If you buy any magazine this year.. posted by Paul McMillan on Fri Mar 01, 2002 04:10:31 AM
For now I'll have to head to the local magazine stand and see if they have the current issue! I know the museum has been anxious to find out more details about their Corsair's post-war years. I'd be excited to see if any new insight has come to light.
I'm really proud of the care the FAA Museum has taken in dealing with the restoration of KD431 to date. I wish everyone starting with an aircraft still in its original state was as dedicated to such detailed research, inquiry, and regard for the plane's rare originality. Many other institutions might have immediately stripped the fuselage of its historical clues and thrown on a flashy non-standard paint scheme quicker than you could scream "blasphemy"! Now all I need is a ticket to the UK so I can finally visit the FAA museum (among others) and maybe stick around to savor a fair bit of the 2002 airshow season :) I've been far too effective at depriving myself of the European warbird experience. I'm really hoping to change that before too much longer :)
Rob