ME-262 Headed to Virginia Beach

warbirdguy · **Posted:** Sat Jul 03, 2010 10:34 pm

The latest Air Classics mentions the Military Aviation Museum/ Jerry Yagen has acquired a 2-seat ME-262 and will join the collection later this year.

JimH · **Posted:** Sun Jul 04, 2010 10:49 am

static or flyer?

jim the curious

warbirdguy · **Posted:** Sun Jul 04, 2010 11:07 am

JimH wrote:

static or flyer?

jim the curious

Flyer, it's the 3rd flying example.

richkolasa · **Posted:** Sun Jul 04, 2010 11:25 am

WOW!!!

Rich

The Inspector · **Posted:** Sun Jul 04, 2010 7:27 pm

So, just #5 left for completion/sale-

James D · **Posted:** Tue Jul 06, 2010 12:09 pm

Great news. Can´t stand the thought of these ending up as statics.

The Inspector · **Posted:** Tue Jul 06, 2010 12:21 pm

#3 was planned from the outset to be a static display only example it was never intended to be flown-

kmiles · **Posted:** Tue Jul 06, 2010 12:42 pm

I am glad that Jerry was able to buy one of the aircraft, but I would not hold my breath for it to be done by the end of the year.

kalamazookid · **Posted:** Tue Jul 06, 2010 12:46 pm

Great news! Love the idea of the Luftwaffe collection at Fighter Factory expanding.

Warbird Kid · **Posted:** Tue Jul 06, 2010 1:04 pm

Exciting to hear a 262 will be based on the East Coast. Jerry Yagen has consistently been expanding his museum collection for quite some time now. It never ceases to amaze me how many flyable aircraft he keeps obtaining for his ever growing squadron down there. Cant wait to see pictures of the new buildings.

Pat Carry · **Posted:** Tue Jul 06, 2010 1:30 pm

Warbird Kid wrote:

Exciting to hear a 262 will be based on the East Coast. Jerry Yagen has consistently been expanding his museum collection for quite some time now. It never ceases to amaze me how many flyable aircraft he keeps obtaining for his ever growing squadron down there. Cant wait to see pictures of the new buildings.

Yes, it promises to be quite a place. I wonder if Jerry could ever pry a gate guard B-17 away from the Air Force?

Pat Carry · **Posted:** Tue Jul 06, 2010 1:38 pm

In the same issue wasnt it also menioned one of the 262's was headed for the Evergreen Air & Space Museum in Oregon?

Dave Lindauer · **Posted:** Tue Jul 06, 2010 1:55 pm

I'm curious about the static airframe.

Is this predominantly an airworthy structure fitted out with static systems, or were the major structural components constructed or rendered suitable for static use only?

Warbird Kid · **Posted:** Tue Jul 06, 2010 2:06 pm

Dave Lindauer wrote:

I'm curious about the static airframe.

Is this predominantly an airworthy structure fitted out with static systems, or were the major structural components constructed or rendered suitable for static use only?

I think I remember hearing that the first of the 5 airframes was to "cut the restoration / production crew's teeth on". Hence I suppose that the majority of the airframe was built as static only. I guess with enough work and money, anything can be made to fly. Either way Mr. Yagen will make sure whatever is part of his museum will be done to the highest expectations and quality. What Im more concerned about is a 262 operating off a grass strip. :shock:

lmritger · **Posted:** Tue Jul 06, 2010 2:12 pm

Holy crap, I cannot tell you how freakin' awesome this is... as a certified Luftwaffe nut and resident of Hampton Roads, it's like having my very own personal Fairey Godfather over in Va Beach, bringing all this awesome hardware to his facility.

Yes, I think I'm gonna be stoked for the rest of the day on this news.

Lynn

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