French Bearcat Pending...
Mon Jan 03, 2005 2:45 pm
Anybody else see the French Bearcat, and A-26 are pending. Warbird industry is heating up.
Mon Jan 03, 2005 5:28 pm
The circle of ownership is smaller than you think
Mon Jan 03, 2005 6:12 pm
The Bearcat can't fly because the cost of the insurances is prohibitory.
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/warbirds_en_nor ... %20F8F.htm
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/warbirds_en_nor ... %20F8F.htm
Re: French Bearcat Pending...
Mon Jan 03, 2005 6:26 pm
kjones40 wrote:Anybody else see the French Bearcat, and A-26 are pending. Warbird industry is heating up.
The pending sale on N7705C is of great interest to me. Anyone knows more??
Mon Jan 03, 2005 7:18 pm
The Bearcat can't fly because the cost of the insurances is prohibitory.
Can't fly in France?
F8F sale
Mon Jan 03, 2005 7:30 pm
Guess someone is spending their Christmas bonus? 
What about Bu. 121752 that is owned by Bill Anders. It has been for sale for awhile. Wondered if it might be of interest to a US buyer over the one in France.
What about Bu. 121752 that is owned by Bill Anders. It has been for sale for awhile. Wondered if it might be of interest to a US buyer over the one in France.
Mon Jan 03, 2005 7:52 pm
The Bearcat isnt staying in France. It will be flown a lot where it is going.
Mon Jan 03, 2005 10:12 pm
I hope it keeps the French Navy colors... it looks really good in them, but I imagine it will probably revert to a US Navy scheme. It would be nice to see something different though... perhaps a Thai scheme.
Cheers,
Richard
Cheers,
Richard
Tue Jan 04, 2005 2:11 am
Didnt the MARINES fly bearcats, I am sure they dreamed of it anyway
Tue Jan 04, 2005 2:15 am
I've always been a big fan of "alternative" schemes as well. I'd love to see a Salvadoran Corsair or a RNZAF Dauntless flying around. 
As I was told by Tillamook Air Museum following the "Americanizing" of their F4U-7 Corsair, the US air show crowds want Baa Baa Blacksheep, not obscure French markings. IMO, it still smacks of sachrelige for a so-called museum to bastardize their aircraft for the sake of placating the generally oblivious museum goer. It would seem more prudent for a museum to try and teach visitors something new about the historical significance of its particular artifacts rather than water down an ultra rare exhibit for the sake of common familiarity. If not for the logistics and financial factors, it would have bee great to see Paul Franceshi get the F4U-7 in trade for Tillamook getting their rare ex-Argentinian F4U-5NL. There are only three of each of these types in existence, and one of each type is masquerading as the other!
As I was told by Tillamook Air Museum following the "Americanizing" of their F4U-7 Corsair, the US air show crowds want Baa Baa Blacksheep, not obscure French markings. IMO, it still smacks of sachrelige for a so-called museum to bastardize their aircraft for the sake of placating the generally oblivious museum goer. It would seem more prudent for a museum to try and teach visitors something new about the historical significance of its particular artifacts rather than water down an ultra rare exhibit for the sake of common familiarity. If not for the logistics and financial factors, it would have bee great to see Paul Franceshi get the F4U-7 in trade for Tillamook getting their rare ex-Argentinian F4U-5NL. There are only three of each of these types in existence, and one of each type is masquerading as the other!
Tue Jan 04, 2005 2:39 am
Air Poche One Airshow, Habère-Poche, France, 20 July 2003...
Enjoy !
Martin / Swiss Mustangs
Enjoy !
Martin / Swiss Mustangs
Tue Jan 04, 2005 3:08 am
Hi
This wouldn't be the Bearcat that is supposed to be comming to Australia would it? Queensland so the story goes but no identity was attached to the story......
Kindest regards
John P
This wouldn't be the Bearcat that is supposed to be comming to Australia would it? Queensland so the story goes but no identity was attached to the story......
Kindest regards
John P
Tue Jan 04, 2005 9:09 am
Come on, Mint, we were having so much fun (and just getting started) trying to make everyone guess who bought it and where it was going.
I look forward to seeing the Cat flown and at airshows across the country.
I look forward to seeing the Cat flown and at airshows across the country.
Tue Jan 04, 2005 9:55 am
This would be fun..... 
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Re: French Bearcat
Tue Jan 04, 2005 2:19 pm
Mint, any word on who purchased Rays Corsair?