Warbirds in Memphis?
Sat Jan 07, 2006 11:33 am
Going to be in Memphis in mid-February, any warbird/aviation attractions to see there in my spare time?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Sat Jan 07, 2006 12:22 pm
You can see the spot where the Memphis Belle use to be 
Sat Jan 07, 2006 12:59 pm
Hi--
Elvis' place should still have his two private jets on exhibit; warbirds they ain't, of course, but if you like old airliners as well, the Convair 880 is a rare survivor.
The "Bristol collection" (Lysander/Bolingbroke/Swordfish projects) is in Tennessee somewhere IIRC but I don't remember which city...
I have to think, too, that there's got to be a least a couple Warbirds privately-owned in the area. Tennessee WIXers, over to you!
S.
Elvis' place should still have his two private jets on exhibit; warbirds they ain't, of course, but if you like old airliners as well, the Convair 880 is a rare survivor.
The "Bristol collection" (Lysander/Bolingbroke/Swordfish projects) is in Tennessee somewhere IIRC but I don't remember which city...
I have to think, too, that there's got to be a least a couple Warbirds privately-owned in the area. Tennessee WIXers, over to you!
S.
Sat Jan 07, 2006 9:15 pm
Only one I recall seeing now that the Belle is gone is the RA-5C on a stick out at the Naval Support Activity in Millington.
Walt
Walt
Sun Jan 08, 2006 11:20 am
Supposedly a new CAF Wing is suppose to be in Memphis.
Sun Jan 08, 2006 12:33 pm
There is a new Squadron in Memphis!
Currently they have a Hawker Seafury, which is assigned to them, and in their hanger they have several private T-6s. I will try and find some info on them.
Philip
Currently they have a Hawker Seafury, which is assigned to them, and in their hanger they have several private T-6s. I will try and find some info on them.
Philip
Sun Jan 08, 2006 7:47 pm
pbeegle--
A Fury, eh? Now I wish I were going to Memphis! Which Fury is this...and what's the chance of it appearing at Thunder...?
S.
A Fury, eh? Now I wish I were going to Memphis! Which Fury is this...and what's the chance of it appearing at Thunder...?
S.
Memphis CAF Squadron
Mon Jan 09, 2006 11:03 am
Hello Steve! Congrats to the guys and ladies in the Memphis area on forming a new CAF group! On the Sea Fury or Fury (whichever name you wish to use), I believe that this is a privately owned aircraft...... probably to Mr David Peeler, who has also recently signed on as a pilot sponsor of the P-51 Rednose. As much as I would like to see a CAF owned Fury and Tempest flying, I don't believe that we currently own either type. Would someone care to contribute either type? 
Alan
Alan
Mon Jan 09, 2006 1:59 pm
I believe all the surviving examples of this type are or were originally Sea Furies. There were only 4 examples of the original Fury built, and I don't believe any survive. Airframes listed today as Furies are in actuality de-navalized Sea Furies. The airframes that went to Iraq are among these de-navalized versions.
Walt
Walt
Memphis Attractions
Mon Jan 09, 2006 3:34 pm
Neal Melton (P-47 Hun Hunter) has an awesome museum in Sevierville, but I'm not sure how far away it is, but well worth it.
Mon Jan 09, 2006 10:34 pm
Sevierville is about 420 miles east of Memphis, just off I-40 east of Knoxville.
I agree, the Tennessee Aviation Museum in Sevierville is a great one. Two flyable P-47's and one hulk. An Avenger and a PBY. Several jets and other aircraft.
Walt
I agree, the Tennessee Aviation Museum in Sevierville is a great one. Two flyable P-47's and one hulk. An Avenger and a PBY. Several jets and other aircraft.
Walt