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Old August 28th 03, 06:27 PM
Ed Majden
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Probably not very practical and very costly to fly a B36! As for
wanting to fly one, a number of WWII bombers like the B25, B17, B24,
Lancaster, etc are kept in flying condition by various organizations and
possibly some well healed individuals.. Sadly, fewer every year. I'd be
first in line for a ride in one! Why not early production jet bombers?
Cost, cost cost, I expect. It is costly keeping an F-86 in the air let
alone a B47 or B36. Too bad! :-(

Forgot to add, a group of very enthusiastic individuals are re-building
a Halifax bomber in Trenton Ontario. They hope to get it in flying
condition, I'm told. The Halifax served well with the RAF and RCAF during
WWII. Some even preferred it over the Lancs..