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PostPosted: Wed Mar 15, 2023 1:54 am 
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The footnote says open for two years and then the entire collection moves to AR. Perhaps that can be interpreted as Mr. Walton is building a new facility. Someone else stated that it would not reopen until 2024, so I guess we have to wait for the next official press announcement.

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 15, 2023 8:11 am 
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In the long run, I think this collection will do well in Arkansas. Well done by Mr. Walton.

I am especially interested in the Me-262 that was so close to flight and the Stuka.


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What I read that was interesting is that there may be some additional aircraft displayed? Wonder if that could mean one or two planes that were in a good amount of restoration when P Allen passed away. Ju 87 and Me 262 come to mind.

Regardless it will be nice to visit again before the official move east.


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DoraNineFan wrote:
The footnote says open for two years and then the entire collection moves to AK. Perhaps that can be interpreted as Mr. Walton is building a new facility. Someone else stated that it would not reopen until 2024, so I guess we have to wait for the next official press announcement.

That would be AR not AK... and I guess if it goes to Arkansas, I'll have to carve out time for a trip!

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What I read that was interesting is that there may be some additional aircraft displayed? Wonder if that could mean one or two planes that were in a good amount of restoration when P Allen passed away. Ju 87 and Me 262 come to mind.

Regardless it will be nice to visit again before the official move east.


I wonder if some of Mr. Walton's existing aircraft may be displayed alongside the rest of the collection - Super Corsair, 2x P-51s, Spitfire, F8F, etc.

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While on the topic of ex-Allen airframes...
Anyone know the status of the projects which were apparently not part of the same sale?
Specifically, the B-17.

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DoraNineFan wrote:
The footnote says open for two years and then the entire collection moves to AK. Perhaps that can be interpreted as Mr. Walton is building a new facility. Someone else stated that it would not reopen until 2024, so I guess we have to wait for the next official press announcement.

That would be AR not AK... and I guess if it goes to Arkansas, I'll have to carve out time for a trip!


Thanks. Corrected after an extra shot of caffeine. :drinkers:

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Rarely (if ever) mentioned is the FHC F-86A (genuine ex-Korean War veteran), which was under restoration to fly but otherwise is MIA...


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Rarely (if ever) mentioned is the FHC F-86A (genuine ex-Korean War veteran), which was under restoration to fly but otherwise is MIA...


That was registered to Echo Matrix LLC. That's what Mr.Walton's personal collection is registered to.


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May 27th is the set date to re-open
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Fantastic news! I seem to remember mention it would be open until September...has there been any clarification on that? EDIT: I've emailed the museum and will relay any answer.

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Did I see somewhere that the Stuka was purchased by someone in Switzerland?


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Did I see somewhere that the Stuka was purchased by someone in Switzerland?


The museum posted a video clip on their Instagram page on 4/12 with the Stuka shown. It shows their mascot Sherman pretending to turn a wrench on the Stuka and says the museum will be opening soon.

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Did I see somewhere that the Stuka was purchased by someone in Switzerland?

First I've heard of it, but I've not been online as much in recent days.

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