Mosquito project for sale in Ontario???

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James Church
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Mosquito project for sale in Ontario???

Sun Dec 19, 2004 11:20 pm

Just picked up the latest Trade-A-Plane today and found a very interesting ad in the Warbird section for a B Mk. 35 Mosquito project. The ad says it is pretty much complete (all major components...) dissassembled for restoration, and the phone number given would place it in Ontario. Bob Jenns' (sp) aircraft is not in Ontario, so does anyone have any idea what aircraft this might be? The only possibility I could think of would be the Windsor group's CF-HMR, being built from mostly new components, so I'm not sure it really fits the bill. Jim
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Mon Dec 20, 2004 11:52 am

Another possible is the Calgary Museum B.35 that has been in storage all these years. But I would be surprised if they would sell it.

P.S.: Jim - keep in mind that just because the phone number is in Ontario doesn't mean the plane is...

Jim
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Mon Dec 20, 2004 6:18 pm

Hi Jim,
I pondered the fact that perhaps it is being sold through a broker, or that the owner may have more than one address. Deffiniately a possibility. The description given does not really tie in with any of the Canadian Mossies current conditions that I am aware of. I see some of the 'blokes' over on the FlyPast board have taken me to task for simply reporting what is printed in the advert. Hopefully this mystery will be solved soon...
Jim
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Mon Dec 20, 2004 6:24 pm

Jim, don't worry about the FP boys, they never saw as much snow as we did.

Ok, whatever I typed above means, I don't know! :shock:
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Mon Dec 20, 2004 8:12 pm

I know Vince O'Connor had or has lots of Mossie parts but nothing that would make a project.

Eric
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Tue Dec 21, 2004 3:03 am

James Church wrote: I see some of the 'blokes' over on the FlyPast board have taken me to task for simply reporting what is printed in the advert.


Don't think so somehow, nobody's taken anyone to task in any of those FP posts on this subject...... :?

Why stir up a 'them and us' situation for no reason..... :x :cry:
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Tue Dec 21, 2004 4:46 am

James Church wrote: I see some of the 'blokes' over on the FlyPast board have taken me to task for simply reporting what is printed in the advert.
Jim

As firebird has said, Jim ,bad day at work ?????? what are you going on about ???? taken you to task ??? where ?????
All thats happend on FP is that your thread has been cross posted & now talk of which possible Mossi. it is.
Whats the problem ?????
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Tue Dec 21, 2004 6:58 am

I think perhaps the 'Can't be any truth to this' post kind of hit me the wrong way. Maybe I'm reading too much into it, but it sure sounds like I'm being labled a liar. My appologies if that isn't the case. Not trying to start anything, just wondered why that was said.... And it was a great day at work by the way. :wink:
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Tue Dec 21, 2004 9:32 am

James,

I would certainly hope you weren't being labelled a liar, the way I took that comment was that the poster was expressing great suprise that there was a Mosquito being offered for sale whilst possibly being concerned that a potentially airworthy Mosquito may leave Canada. I could well be totally wrong here but I would hope not.
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James.....

Tue Dec 21, 2004 10:12 am

can't be any truth to this.....

Jim..
I posted this in reply to your thread on F/p.
Firsly I am NOT calling anyone a Liar I am just stating that there cant be any truth to a canadian mosquito project being sold. We only have 5 one in ottawa one in edmonton one in vancouver and one in windsor and one in calgary. None of these groups would consider selling their prized aircraft. Are you sure it is not meant to say Ontario California?
How about scanning the ad so that we can all see it/
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Tue Dec 21, 2004 1:39 pm

I have the ad right here in front of me. I am going to omit some of the numbers and details of the phone number and address so spam and unwanted calls are not made...

DeHavilland DH98 Mosquito Mark B35
Disassembled, all major components, ready for restoration. Photos available. Call CAN (905) ***-**** or email admin at sigmacorp.ca

There it is... looks like someone in Canada selling a Mosquito... :D
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Tue Dec 21, 2004 2:47 pm

And if you look even more closely it would appear Mr. Church is owed an apology... :wink:
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Tue Dec 21, 2004 3:22 pm

I remember a few years back, reading an article in either Warbirds Int. or AirClassics. It was an indepth look at all the Mossie's State side (also I believe Canada). It talked about alot of different aircraft and their post military careers. Including several that dropped off the radar and disappeared into the void of obscurity back as far as the 60's and 50's. Perhaps this Mossie is a long lost bird that someone with a little fore thought, stashed away many years ago. Would be a neat story to tell if it were.

Shay
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Tue Dec 21, 2004 3:32 pm

Well, I sent them an e-mail; lets see what comes back. Jim, I certainly didnt doubt you; I am just curious to know what is for sale.

I did find this, which kind of suggests a museum:

Oxford - Restoration Project Ad. Barry Johnson (Toronto, Canada).
I am seeking an Airspeed Oxford suitable for static display. The aircraft may be in need of restoration, but most of the parts should be present. Phone +1 905 793 6670 if you have anything of interest.
Contact at barry ~at~ sigmacorp.ca


Bruce
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Thu Dec 23, 2004 10:20 am

Col. Rohr wrote:Ok Guys,

I cross check some of my source including the very first Warbird Directory and I might have come up with something.

Could it be the old Jim Merizan project, he had TA717 Mk35 and PZ474 Mk VI.

What do you all think :?:

Cheers
RER


Rob,

My understanding is that Merizan is restoring PZ474 and another NF Mossie for the Swedish Air Force Museum. I've seen pics somewhere of PZ474, but I am really interested to hear more about the NF Mossi which I think is MM625.

TA717 is now with Jim Dearborn along with RG300. I guess both this planes are just collections of metal parts. Again does anyone know more about this project?

The one other mystery Mosi I would love to know more about is PF670 which was rumored to be with the CAF.

Jim
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