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If it wasn't for John the aircraft wouldn't exist at all. The aircraft are in a hangar where as previously they were in makeshift sheds. He is not interested in selling because he just loves his aircraft AND doesn't want to see them leave NZ.
Hear, hear, Dave. As I understood it his position is roughly akin to, "you weren't interested when I was working to save these aircraft, why should I be interested in you now?".
He is genuinely interested in people who share his passion for aircraft, and genuinely disinterested in people who want to buy his aircraft, or worse, want to tell him what he should be doing with them. Actually, I tell a lie. He does take an interest in those people - I believe it takes the form of a 12 gauge, under and over? The clear message that I got on my visit many years ago was that there was no quicker way to wear out your welcome than to start a sentence with "how much..." or ""what if..."
People have asked politely and impolitely, gently and forcibly, offered the moon and the sun, and offered nothing but threats, bargained, offered restoration and visitation rights. I understand his response has always been something the lines of "you found your way here, now find your way out again".
One day, short of a disastrous event (God forbid), these aircraft will see the light of day again. It's just his choice as to when and where. Meanwhile, we wait and we wonder.
Chris
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But, the owner has 'em and they are his toys not mine. Although when the guy turns down piles of cash for something that others would certainly take good loving care of that leaves ya wondering. I mean, he could write a bill of sale that includes a few hours of cockpit time every year or something. Ugh.
