ORIGINAL MESSAGE:

Bob Miller wrote:

If you don't fly it, there is no incentive to restore it, other than
cosmetically. I suspect there wouldn't be nearly as many people
preserving these old warbirds, were it not for a chance to pilot or
ride in the things.



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The word "Smithsonian" comes to mind. Thank goodness they have some
common sense.

I suppose if you had the original Apollo 11 command module you'd want
to sell rides in that too.

Bill T.