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Re: Have you seen....
Posted by Dan K on Tue Apr 16, 2002 12:29:38 PM
In reply top Have you seen.... posted by Jim H on Tue Apr 16, 2002 11:27:38 AM
Hi Jim,
Although I didn't see that issue of Air & Space, I'm sure many of us have seen other photos of the "stacks" of airframes you described. The sad part is that parts are cannibalized off several to create one or two displayable aircraft, and the remains are stuck in the warehouse (per the Navy's "hands off our stuff" policy). I fully understand that the restoration folks at Pensacola have limited funds with which to work--all the more reason to allow the private owner to become actively involved in recovery & restoration.
For those who have never been to Pensacola, it is most certainly a wonderful collection. The last time I was there (2 years ago) however, I believe I counted either 4 or 5 Wildcats displayed INSIDE the museum. Someone from the Navy needs to enlighten me why any aviation museum (featuring static aircraft) requires that many of the same bird.
Get Going, Navy!
Dan