F-104 in Arlington?

[jaybird]

I was in Texas Wed. when I saw a Starfighter without it's wings or nose cone sitting in a Six Flags parking lot.......Anybody know what the plans are for this one or why it's sitting there (on the west side by the ballpark)?

As a completely unrelated note, my wife called me to check out something on the television last night and I got there just in time to see Mr. Cruise showing his Mustang to somebody...don't know what show or anything.

[Broken-Wrench]

there was an oufit that had a bunch of cockpits they turned into flight simus around the entrance of six flags. I can't remember the name though.

[airnutz]

Hey jaybird...the Cruise/P-51 show was part of a Baba WaWa Special.

A new F-104 ride at Six Flags?....hmmn maybe season tickets this year....

[tom d. friedman]

tom cruise??

[C170BDan]

The 104 was a part of a display at the entrance to a ride for a couple of years. Think the ride was called "The Right Stuff" if I remember correctly.

[tom d. friedman]

is tom cruise checked out in any warbirds?? i heard he's spending his $$$$$ on a new hobby. is he as knowledgeable or proficient as harrison ford, travolta, or dennis quade??

[mrhenniger]

Yes apparently Mr. Cruise bought a P-51 a few years ago. I understand he gets dual stick training when he can between movies which isn't very often. I forget which airframe he bought, but I get the impression it doesn't fly often.

Mike

[RMAllnutt]

Hi Mike... Tom Cruise bought P-51K/44-12840 "Montana Miss".

Cheers,
Richard