Warbird Information Exchange

I just saw on Fagen Fighters' Facebook page that the A6M2 Zero (also known as the "Blayde Zero") that was owned/operated for a number of years by the Texas Flying Legends Museum now has a new owner/home in New York. Mark Murphy was photographed arriving in the aircraft at Fagen Fighters today, on a pit-stop during the delivery flight from Minot, North Dakota (where it had been based at the Dakota Territory Air Museum) to its new home in New York. I assume that the aircraft is now owned by Ronald Lauder, the same individual that owns the Spitfire Mk.1 P9374 and FG-1D Corsair "Godspeed" (based at Brookhaven, NY as I recall) - both of which are flown by Mark Murphy for the owner.

I'm glad that it's at least going to a good home where it will presumably be flown.

Speaking of Zero's, does anyone know or heard speculation on who the new owner is of the ex-Evergreen Model 32 Zero that is being restored at Legend Flyers at Paine field?

I am thrilled to hear there will be a real Zero in the NY area! His Corsair has been pretty busy on the airshow circuit this season, I hope he is able to do the same with the Zero.

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