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Seems to have been quiet regarding the C-97 at Chanute, but the scrapping can not be too far in the future. I assume you saw the pictures where the tail was removed and the stars and bars were cut from the fuselage here:

http://imgur.com/gallery/QywF9
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Yep. The F-101 and the C-133 are the last really intact a/c remaining, for now...

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are they scrapping the f86?? any details on it? can it be purchased and saved by a private investor?
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camshaw wrote:
are they scrapping the f86??

No, thank goodness - already rescued. From the "Dispersal of airframes at Former Chanute" thread:
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The F-86A is in Fort Wayne at the ANG base, I think the T-33 is as well.... They built a nice airpark outside of the gate a few years ago and these will be incorporated into that display.

Running commentary and updates here:
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=58364&hilit=chanute

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sandiego89 wrote:
Seems to have been quiet regarding the C-97 at Chanute, but the scrapping can not be too far in the future. I assume you saw the pictures where the tail was removed and the stars and bars were cut from the fuselage here:

http://imgur.com/gallery/QywF9


My understanding is the tail and other bits are going to McGhee-Tyson ANG to be on display at the base airpark currently under construction.
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