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warbird1
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It's just been confirmed to me that Rod Lewis bought all 3 of Mike Brown's airplanes for sale - the two Sea Fury's and the Tigercat. Now Rod has 2 flying Tigercats!

Does anyone close to the Lewis camp, know if he intends on racing any of those 3 planes again at Reno this year or any details we might like to know, (if releasable)?
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There is just no keeping secrets around you guys anymore. The secret owners association will have to move their convention next year. Maybe to Groom Lake!
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Maybe there will be a new Republic of Texas Air Force since we no longer have the Confederate Air Force! Less offensive to some, too!

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Those will come in handy if it becomes necessary to secede ! :D

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Wouldn't it be easier to bring Reno to San Antonio than take all of Rods' planes out there. More to do and see in SA anyway.
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He sure has the WIDE OPEN space to do it out at the ranch :D Might need a few more runways for emergency's and such? I think this is cool he's doing all this :D
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He needs another Citation so I can fly it..... :wink:

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What all does he have now?

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me109me109 wrote:
What all does he have now?


I would like to see a definitive list as well, as I don't think one has been published, AFAIK. I have a feeling there are probably a few planes he has that are not public knowledge yet. I do know that Stewart is his "go to guy", who is always traveling, looking at warbirds on Rod's behalf.

I sure hope that Rod Lewis builds an air musuem or airport somewhere in South Texas to display his superb collection for the public. Well, at least his warbirds get quite a bit of exposure at airshows, though. I AM thankful for that, at least! :)
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It would be easier to list what he don't have.
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I heard Stu Dawson is going to fly Fury for Mr Lewis at Reno this year if Mr Lewis does not feel comfortable with her at PRS this spring. Rad
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warbird1 wrote:
me109me109 wrote:
What all does he have now?


I would like to see a definitive list as well, as I don't think one has been published, AFAIK. I have a feeling there are probably a few planes he has that are not public knowledge yet. I do know that Stewart is his "go to guy", who is always traveling, looking at warbirds on Rod's behalf.

I sure hope that Rod Lewis builds an air musuem or airport somewhere in South Texas to display his superb collection for the public. Well, at least his warbirds get quite a bit of exposure at airshows, though. I AM thankful for that, at least! :)


I can say that I know at least one of the pilots that fly for him (they come down to our field sometimes!) and they DO want to have a museum. They actually are looking for a good field with good facilities. Right now I don't think they have either in combination. Oh, and lest the jokers join in, I think they like this area.
They're good folks.

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I know Stu flys for Rod, but how can he fly his Fury and Rods at the same time?
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