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Re: dataplates...
Posted by James D on Thu Apr 18, 2002 12:18:21 PM
In reply top Re: dataplates... posted by Paul Coggan on Thu Apr 18, 2002 02:26:48 AM
: This is where many people totally miss the point. As has b
: een very well documented David Prices' Bf 109E DID NOT sta
: rt life as a dataplate. Photographic evidence shows it was
: a very complete (and recognisable ie not 'flat pack') aer
: oplane!
:
: Cheers
:
: Paul
OK, fair point; I haven`t seen these photos, so I can`t comment.
But; how much of what was recovered is now flying?
Some bracketry, fittings and (maybe) the engine?
Any original sheet metal? I doubt it.
The net result? Not so different from what might happen to these Buffalos one day (fingers crossed!)
Like I said, better three "ersatz" Buffalos than no Buffalos.
Perhaps you disagree?
Cheers,
James (sticking his oar in!!)