JohnTerrell wrote:
The Ryan Brougham B-1 is an original, and is said to be the only one in airworthy condition (but not flown). According to the information presented by Yanks, the aircraft was purchased out of Alaska in the late 70's, where it had been operating as a bush plane. The only other example in original form currently on display, is a B-5 at the San Diego Air & Space Museum. Scott Gifford (NostalgAire) reportedly has two Brougham airframes, one of which was modified and used by MGM in 1927 to transport their famous 'Leo' the lion - he is said to be restoring both to airworthy.
I believe the MGM Ryan was noting more than a twisted fuselage frame. That would be tough to "restore" but maybe they have more. Of course there are the other B-1's that have been modified into NYP look-a-likes for the movie. Anyway, that Yanks B-1 is beautiful. I'd like to get a look inside her...