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PostPosted: Wed Jul 28, 2004 10:44 am 
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I just read that the B-25D “Grumpy” in Duxford is coming to N. America? Does anyone know if this is true and can they share any details on Who, Where and When this is / has happened?

Or was it Gramps anyway there isn't that Many D's flying :?


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Scott Thompson has some information about this B-25 on his site. check www.aerovintage.com/b25news.htm and scroll down to May 2004.


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Thanks. I'm glad I got some pictures of it when I was in England if the rumors are true. :cry:


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PostPosted: Wed Jul 28, 2004 1:45 pm 
Hi -The aircraft left Duxford after Flying Legends for a tempory stay at North Weald. I have heard it may carry out some display work if it is asked for. When it will leave for the US I have not heard.
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probably paul allen's collection in arlington washington


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Owner/Operator listed as 'Vulcan Warbirds' in Legends programme, if that throws any light!

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Apologies, should have read Pat's link before posting, where all is revealed. Fingers before brain! :?

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Did 'Grumpy' serve any combat time with the RCAF during the war? I take it Mr. Allen is keeping with the "combat veteran" theme of his collection by acquiring a B-25 with some notable battle history.

The B-25C in storage with Aero Trader would really have been a noteworthty acquisition, although I'm not sure if they have any official record of its war time history.

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TimApNy wrote:
I just read that the B-25D ?Grumpy? in Duxford is coming to N. America? Does anyone know if this is true and can they share any details on Who, Where and When this is / has happened?

Or was it Gramps anyway there isn't that Many D's flying :?





If any one can find out the when and where that Grumpy is coming across, I would be most interested. I was able to catch the Fighter Factory's PBY last year when it stopped in good old Bangor, Maine to clear customs. I got an awsome tour inside and out and pics, too! The chance to catch a B-25 would also be AWSOME!


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