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Postby Wing Nut » Sat Sep 16, 2006 7:03 pm

For those few who haven't actually heard of this place, it is the largest private warbird collection in the world.  The interesting thing is that the goal is that every plane eventually be flyable, and he has some GOOD planes!  All of the replica planes you see here are flyable...

You could do far worse for a gate guard than a Connie!
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1918 Standard E-1
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1918 Thomas Morse Scout minus the skin...
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Gee Bee - Z Replica
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Laird Super Solution Replica
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Gee-Bee R-2 Replica
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If you don't know what this plane is, turn in your copy of FS!  ;)  It's a replica also, of course...  Notice the Tri-motor in the back...  ;)
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Not sure what this one is though...
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Standard J-1
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Where is Snoopy when you need him?  ;D
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TBC...
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Re: Fantasy of Flight, Pt 1

Postby Jimbo » Sat Sep 16, 2006 7:22 pm

Is that the one in Polk City, FL?
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Re: Fantasy of Flight, Pt 1

Postby Wing Nut » Sat Sep 16, 2006 7:53 pm

That's the one.  It's about 10 miles from my house...  ;D
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Re: Fantasy of Flight, Pt 1

Postby Jimbo » Sat Sep 16, 2006 7:55 pm

[quote]That's the one.
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Re: Fantasy of Flight, Pt 1

Postby Jared » Sat Sep 16, 2006 10:28 pm

ahhh, back when airplanes were airplanes :) and engines were round!
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Re: Fantasy of Flight, Pt 1

Postby beaky » Sat Sep 16, 2006 11:23 pm

I think #8 is a Nieuport...
Next time Im in the Sunshine State I will have to make my pilgrimage- what a collection!
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Re: Fantasy of Flight, Pt 1

Postby Wing Nut » Sun Sep 17, 2006 12:02 am

Let me know, I'll show you the area...  :)
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Re: Fantasy of Flight, Pt 1

Postby ozzy72 » Sun Sep 17, 2006 1:47 am

I'm with Rotty I think the mystery plane is a Nieuport as well.
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Re: Fantasy of Flight, Pt 1

Postby SkyNoz » Sun Sep 17, 2006 2:26 am

Amazing aircraft/pic's thanks for sharring! ;D 8)
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Re: Fantasy of Flight, Pt 1

Postby Hagar » Sun Sep 17, 2006 2:45 am

Fantastic. It's certainly changed since I visited.
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Re: Fantasy of Flight, Pt 1

Postby Joe_D » Sun Sep 17, 2006 2:26 pm

Excellent pics! :)
Home airports are KMGJ and KSWF in Orange County, NY
Stop by and say hello. :)
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Re: Fantasy of Flight, Pt 1

Postby C » Sun Sep 17, 2006 4:59 pm

The interesting thing is that the goal is that every plane eventually be flyable, and he has some GOOD planes!  All of the replica planes you see here are flyable...


The one thing I can't understand though, is that he's imported at least three perfectly airworthy* (ie they were flying until he bought them) aircraft over from the UK, and then consequently grounded them.


*(ARC's Lysander, the former Strathallan Mosquito, and the Sunderland)
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Re: Fantasy of Flight, Pt 1

Postby Wing Nut » Sun Sep 17, 2006 5:11 pm

While not flyable now, the Sunderland is out on the flightline now...
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Re: Fantasy of Flight, Pt 1

Postby C » Sun Sep 17, 2006 5:16 pm

While not flyable now, the Sunderland is out on the flightline now...



Aye. I don't think it fits anywhere else! ;) ;D

The Mossie ended up at the EAA museum on loan I believe. Last time I saw the Lizzie the poor thing was outside. I hope it was only temporary. Not a place for a fabric covered aircraft to live.
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Re: Fantasy of Flight, Pt 1

Postby Willit Run » Sun Sep 17, 2006 5:36 pm

Greats shots!! :)

 Looks like a great place to visit!!

   Like all the aircraft but, the Connie is my favorite!! :)
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