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Old 21 October 2004, 08:47 AM   #501 (permalink)
tazbat
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Ebay Jenny

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Originally Posted by EricGoedkoop
I don't think I'm alone in the emotional reaction I have to seeing an old aeroplane in that condition - especially a Jenny. We've all heard the stories of how many were piled at the ends of a runways and burned, and I'm sure we've all got the same horrible visions of it. It's hard to know there's one out there and nobody is doing anything with it - seems like a crime. Jim's right on - this is how we know it's important to us.
Right on Eric!

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Originally Posted by timjnf
The Cumulative Tally:
Jim Bruton $500.00.. free rides, but no parachute (1/2 share)
Curtiss Jenny $0........ free rides for relentless commitment to save ORA
AAC Cadet Leader $1000.00 free rides w/parachute (full share)
Tazbat $500.00.. free rides, but no parachute (1/2 share)
Timjnf $1000 free rides
There is nothing wrong with wishing. If no one had dreams it would be a much sadder world. There probably would never have been a Kitty Hawk in history.

Salute!
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