RMAllnutt wrote:
With respect to possible F-84 candidates, I seem to remember that the MAAM has a P-84B (46-666) in its collection which they own outright. It looked pretty complete last time I saw it, but it's stored outside, so who knows what it's like structurally... of course, all you really need is money to put one of these back in the air. Most everything except the engine could be re-made on these early jets in a similar manner to what's been done on WWII warbirds. It just takes willpower and financial fortitude! Would be fantastic to see one back in the air!
Cheers,
Richard
Last time I visited I asked about the P-84, and the docent said that the it is owned outright by the museum. The MAAM also has an F-86 stored behind their main hanger.
The P-84 is in need of some major TLC. I took some detailed pictures of the plane and chose not to post them here... due to their "graphic" nature. (Lots of rot
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