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Air Zoo Gets V-1

Wed Nov 23, 2005 5:21 pm

The Air Zoo has been loaned a V-1 Buzz Bomb from NASM. Will try to get more information

Wed Nov 23, 2005 8:49 pm

Exciting news for the Air Zoo! After seeing the job the staff at the Air Zoo did on the restoration of the XP-55, I kind of had the feeling it would not be long 'till the NASM let them "have" another project. Maybe someday they can get the "Swoose" for a restoration project. Hah, Hah.

Wed Nov 23, 2005 10:33 pm

When I was at the Air Zoo this past summer the XP-55 was almost done. Have they finished it yet? If so what are they starting in it's place?

Thu Nov 24, 2005 2:44 pm

my guess is that it is the Ford JB-2 which has been in storage and not the original V-1 hanging in NASM for many years. A confirmation would be good!

/Mikael

Fri Nov 25, 2005 5:51 pm

When I was at the Air Zoo this past summer the XP-55 was almost done. Have they finished it yet? If so what are they starting in it's place?

Last time I saw it it was on the gear and looking close to complete. The size really surprised me, it has alot taller stance than I imagined.
According to the latest newsletter the V-1 is actually a collection of parts that can be assembled into a complete Buzz Bomb.
Maybe someday they can get the "Swoose" for a restoration project. Hah, Hah.



Actually I was hoping for the Me410 :P

Sun Nov 27, 2005 4:48 am

If you could help me with a photo of the V 1 either assembled or in parts and a permission to use the photo I'd be very interest! - it's for my website...

www.axisaircraft.com

Thanks
/Mike

Sun Nov 27, 2005 1:10 pm

Next time I go to the Restoration Center I'll get some photos. Might be a couple of weeks though.

Wed Dec 07, 2005 7:06 pm

The restoration center is closed to the public until spring, so it looks like I'll have to wait awhile before I can get my first look at the Buzz Bomb. :roll:
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