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Offline AHTbolt

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Replica 262s flying
« on: October 11, 2011, 08:01:32 PM »
I thought this video was really cool, the 2 seat  version and the single seater. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYXd60D_kgQ&feature=related
AWWWWW CRAP YOU SHOT WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In the desert somewhere west of Kuwait 1991.

Offline MK-84

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Re: Replica 262s flying
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2011, 08:30:33 PM »
What I would give for a chance to ride in that... :confused:

Offline SmokinLoon

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Re: Replica 262s flying
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2011, 08:44:38 PM »
That is pretty remarkable.  We are all privileged to have people in the world who want to keep that history alive!   
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Re: Replica 262s flying
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2011, 08:49:17 PM »
At least the pilot isn't crossing himself, that's a good thing.
AWWWWW CRAP YOU SHOT WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In the desert somewhere west of Kuwait 1991.

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Re: Replica 262s flying
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2011, 10:04:33 PM »
I think that you can commission one for several $million (for those AH'ers who aren't sure what to do with their millions in this age of 1% interest rates and unpredictable stock market).