On 24 Mar 2006 17:05:51 -0500, "Bill Turner" wrote:

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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.

The Smithsonian is certainly a fine museum. But I think there is a
place for stored, museum-only aircraft strictly for display purposes,
as well as for fully-restored, flyable historical aircraft that are
used to tour the country and put on air shows. The idea that it has to
be all one or the other is new to me, and has little merit.


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

I've "ridden" in that module, via actual rocket-camera film, and it
was a hell of a ride, seeing the earth falling behind at great speed.
Not too practical, getting such a pod in flyable condition, tho'

bob
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Bill T.