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On 12 Dec 2003 08:24:30 -0800, (butch burton)
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:First there was a Navy carrier based fighter, designed to get up to
:altitude in just minutes to take on the kamakazies. A gentleman in
:his 80's described this high performance bird in glowing terms. What
:is the name of this bird.

It sounds like the Bearcat. Didn't make it into combat before the war
ended. Hellcat? Corsair? (the bent wings give it away).

:
:Next I am trying to find out the name of a new 6 place kit aircraft
:which is turboprop powered. Had it on my old system but the system
:died and could not save the web addresses. The name and web address
:would be good.

I remember seeing their poster at their press confrence. I think they
were former Lancair people, but I'm probably wrong even in that.

Yes this company was started by former Lancair people and am still
looking for their name. Remember asking at the Lancair booth in
Oshkosh and nobody knew anything.