Author Topic: Brewster buff's fans check it out (Read 588 times)

icemaw · « **on:** August 18, 2004, 02:22:30 PM »

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040818/481/flbk10308181901&e=2&ncid=

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040818/481/flbk10408181900&e=3&ncid=

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040818/480/flbk10108181859

It looks like its in pretty good shape.

Looks like its gonna be restored.

ra · « **Reply #1 on:** August 18, 2004, 02:28:52 PM »

I can't believe the Finns gave up a Brewster.

Reschke · « **Reply #2 on:** August 18, 2004, 02:39:21 PM »

I wonder what three obsolete aircraft were traded for the Brewster. On the flip side I am surprised the the AH, WB and IL-2 players from Finland didn't try to scrap up enough cash to persuade the Russians to sell them the aircraft instead of us crazy Americans.

Karnak · « **Reply #3 on:** August 18, 2004, 02:58:19 PM »

I hope they restore it in Finnish colors. That is the only place that it earned honor and gave good service.

Does anybody know anything about that particular aircraft's service? Who was flying it and what his fate was?

Furball · « **Reply #4 on:** August 18, 2004, 03:42:53 PM »

http://www.sci.fi/~fta/BW-372-2.htm#Lt%20Pekuri's%20Combat%20report

copy paste this into address bar, its last fight.

Guppy35 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 18, 2004, 03:44:31 PM »

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Originally posted by Karnak
I hope they restore it in Finnish colors. That is the only place that it earned honor and gave good service.

Does anybody know anything about that particular aircraft's service? Who was flying it and what his fate was?

Go here:

http://www.warbirdforum.com/buff.htm

All you want to know about this particular bird and more.

Dan/Slack

DmdBT · « **Reply #6 on:** August 18, 2004, 08:55:01 PM »

Question: Since this is truly the last of its kind, if it is fully restored should it be risked in airshows or put on permanent static display?

ra · « **Reply #7 on:** August 18, 2004, 09:00:12 PM »

I don't believe the Navy museum flies their stuff.

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #8 on:** August 18, 2004, 09:00:38 PM »

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Originally posted by Reschke
I wonder what three obsolete aircraft were traded for the Brewster.

P3 Orions..

Guppy35 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 18, 2004, 09:00:43 PM »

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Originally posted by DmdBT
Question: Since this is truly the last of its kind, if it is fully restored should it be risked in airshows or put on permanent static display?

Since the Navy got it for their Museum, there is little doubt it will not fly again.

The question will be as to whether they restore it in Navy markings, or leave it in the actual Finnish Markings it wore during it's combat career.

I hope they restore it as it was in combat.

It is not the last of it's kind however, as there are remains of some Dutch Buffalo's that are potential restorations and rumors of others too.

Dan/Slack

wasq · « **Reply #10 on:** August 19, 2004, 01:55:59 PM »

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Originally posted by Guppy35
I hope they restore it as it was in combat.

It is great to see that the Brewster is going somewhere where it can be put on display. Too bad it's quite far from here..

In this article there's a mention about restoration plans:

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The plane was little damaged other than bullet holes well-preserved by the lake's icy waters. For that reason and because of its historic importance it will be exhibited as it was found, Rasmussen said.