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Hitcher
28th September 2009, 21:09
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/stories/2009/09/28/1245c8a3663c

Is Sir Tim selling all of his collection?

I would have thought that there would be a Warbirds syndicate able to cobble together the necessaries to keep this Hurricane in New Zealand.
FJRider
28th September 2009, 21:18
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/stories/2009/09/28/1245c8a3663c

Is Sir Tim selling all of his collection?



He himself never owned them, the company ... Alpine Deer Group did (as I understand it.)


And yes they are being sold. Only a few left.
Coldrider
29th September 2009, 07:41
Failed to sell, so there still is a recession.
nudemetalz
29th September 2009, 09:24
The Hurricane was expected to get around $5M !!!
Bit of dosh, and buying it is only the start of the spending.
Pussy
29th September 2009, 09:39
The Hurricane was expected to get around $5M !!!
Bit of dosh, and buying it is only the start of the spending.

Ain't that the truth! RR Merlins aren't cheap to keep running.
For the purchase price of a good P-51, you can buy 10 L-39s!
nudemetalz
29th September 2009, 10:04
Yeah, but you tell me an L-39 Albatros jet sounds as good as a Spitfire (or Hurricane) with an RR Merlin pulling 2800rpm....
I know which one pulls the crowds more at an airshow.....
Pussy
29th September 2009, 10:07
No argument from me! Ahhh... A Packard Merlin driving a Hamilton Standard... pure music! :niceone:
nudemetalz
29th September 2009, 10:14
For sure !!

Back on subject:-
KEEP THE HURRI IN NZ !!!!!!!!!!!
Pussy
29th September 2009, 10:20
Yeah, I hope it stays here, too.
It's a particularly nice example
nudemetalz
29th September 2009, 10:20
:drool: .... (with some Hurri footage in there)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNiMmDAPg5Q
FJRider
29th September 2009, 19:35
Actually ... it is in Aussie. It was sent there to be sold. No interest (by any with money) in its purchase here ... :weep:
Coldrider
29th September 2009, 20:19
The polished alloy mustang that was around a while ago, still in NZ?
Is it a merlin - packard or Allison powered ?
BMWST?
29th September 2009, 20:30
The polished alloy mustang that was around a while ago, still in NZ?
Is it a merlin - packard or Allison powered ?

its a packard merlin...the merlin enabled the mustang to reach its potential,esp at altitude.
Hitcher
29th September 2009, 21:31
The best Allison-powered fighter was probably the Yak-3M.
Genestho
29th September 2009, 21:37
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/stories/2009/09/28/1245c8a3663c

Is Sir Tim selling all of his collection?

I would have thought that there would be a Warbirds syndicate able to cobble together the necessaries to keep this Hurricane in New Zealand.

SAME! In terms of aircraft, probably quite negotiable prices.
Bummer if they leave the country! Waaaah
peasea
29th September 2009, 21:40
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/stories/2009/09/28/1245c8a3663c

Is Sir Tim selling all of his collection?

I would have thought that there would be a Warbirds syndicate able to cobble together the necessaries to keep this Hurricane in New Zealand.

There has to be a Warbirds benefit somewhere, why should losers get millions and the truly deserving get nought?