TFC Beech Staggerwing (1/1 scale!)

[Martin Bull]

Not really my sort of thing, but vintage civils people might be interested to know that TFC at Duxford have just acquired a Beech 17 Staggerwing : -

http://fighter-collection.com/pages.php

[DCRanger]

Actually built as a military aircraft for the USN. I saw her at North Weald a few years back. A top speed of 200 mph is pretty good for a bi-plane.

[NeilD]

its lovely lovely lovely!!!!!! :D :D :D hopefully it'll stay at Dux with TFC and we'll see more of it.. and the TFC P40 has gone to North Weald..
Neil.

[planejunky]

Mmmm wonder if a swap has taken place, that Staggerwing was Peter Teichman's. :confused: They say that the P-40 is "residing" with Peter, but I wonder if he now owns the P-40, if so it means he's becoming a larger player in the UK warbird scene as he already owns P-51D "Jumpin Jacques" and Spitfire PR XI.

Wouldn't be the first time this has happened, the TFC's Hurricane was swapped for the HAC Hawker Nimrod a couple of years ago.

[NeilD]

much as I love that Beech, it doesnt seem to fit in with the TFC fleet, unless they're going to use it as a 'hack'... I'd guess that it'll be used as a trade for something more in their line.. ?? Hangar 11 havent been so quick to update their website..! :D http://www.hangar11.co.uk/

Neil.

[planejunky]

Yeah, TFC have been fast on this one, normally takes about three years to see anything new on their website! :rolleyes:

[Martin Bull]

Rumour has it that Mr Grey is negotiating to add an ex-Pearl Harbor P-40 to his fleet...sorry guys, we're drifting off civils already ! :o

[planejunky]

A P-40B is indeed rumoured Martin, hopefully by May 2006. :cool:

[NeilD]

Rumour has it that Mr Grey is negotiating to add an ex-Pearl Harbor P-40 to his fleet...sorry guys, we're drifting off civils already ! :o

yep, most of the 'donor' aircraft is in two crates outside their hangar... :rolleyes:
Neil.