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Can someone give information about surviving Swordfish wrecks in the world? Are there any wrecks for sale at this moment?

Any info is welcome. Also feel free to PM me or just send me an e-mail!

Thanks,

J.V.

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i think there are a couple of string bag carcasses in canada. privately owned. actually i think there were quite a few, at least 4, & 1 flyer was made from parts concerning the previous mentioned. saw some stuff on the type & canadian location in air classics a few years ago. the restoration was a labor of love that took 15 years, & it was a 1st class job!! contact challenge publications for the issue, or we have a number of canadian wixers who can possibly pin point the location of the parts. i know it's a vague lead, but a starting point. good luck, tom

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tom d. friedman - hey!!! those fokkers were messerschmitts!! * without ammunition, the usaf would be just another flying club!!! * better to have piece of mind than piece of tail!!

stieglitz, if you need challenge publications email address / phone number let me know. best, tom

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tom d. friedman - hey!!! those fokkers were messerschmitts!! * without ammunition, the usaf would be just another flying club!!! * better to have piece of mind than piece of tail!!

Thanks Tom! That is a start! feel free to send that adres via PM or mail me.

So where are the canadian Swordfish experts!

J.V.

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Bob Spence is the canadian with the airworthy Stringbag... he was working from the remains of at least three airframes bought at the Ernie Simmons auction back in the seventies. He recently parted with the substantial remains of one of the leftover airframes... it went to a Maltese aviation museum. I believe he still has the remains of a further airframe... maybe you could enquire with him about this one. Not sure of his contact information, but I am sure someone here can point you in the right direction. Best of luck!

Richard

Thanks for the info Richard. The question is: Who has a contact adres for this Bob Spence form Ontario please. You can always PM me if you don't want to put this personal info on a public forum.

Regards,

Stieglitz

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hi stieglitz as i suggested contact air classics editor micheal o'leary, & if i recall, he may have written the article i mentioned. he will probably be your best bet for an address. best, tom

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tom d. friedman - hey!!! those fokkers were messerschmitts!! * without ammunition, the usaf would be just another flying club!!! * better to have piece of mind than piece of tail!!

You are right. I shal send that mail ASAP.

Greets,

J.V.

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let me know how you make out!! tom

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tom d. friedman - hey!!! those fokkers were messerschmitts!! * without ammunition, the usaf would be just another flying club!!! * better to have piece of mind than piece of tail!!

Gee fella's,

Have you tried MSN white pages? I got an answer in maybe 4-5 seconds.

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It was a good idea, it just didn't work.

Have you seen the latest FlyPast?
It has a list of known...and possible Swordfish survivors.

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Remember the vets, the wonderful planes they flew and their sacrifices for a future many of them did not live to see.

Thanks guys. I have al the info I need now to continue my search.

You have all been of great assistance.

Greets,

Stieglitz

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