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Get you very own ME262
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Posted on 04/13/2002 10:08:09 PM PDT by Vigilant1

You've heard the rumors, perhaps even seen a magazine article or two -- several Me 262 jets are now under construction in the United States!!

This incredible project is the result of a eight-year production and engineering effort, now entering its final stages.  Formerly subcontracted to the Texas Airplane Factory and administered by Classic Fighter Industries, Inc. the WTMF owner's group has now  assumed watch over the final, and most critical, phase of the project.  Our Seattle-based team of expert designers, engineers and technicians expects to reach the flight test stage in the next three months.

SPECIAL UPDATE for March/April 2002:
The first jet (White 1) has now been undergoing power-on engine tests for several weeks in preparation for taxi tests.

Watch this site for the latest information on the countdown to our first flight. The legend flies again in 2002!



TOPICS: Hobbies; Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: aircraft; flying; luftwaffe; me262; messerschmitt
Cool! The ultimate toy, for sure.
1 posted on 04/13/2002 10:08:09 PM PDT by Vigilant1
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To: Vigilant1
Make it a two seater and I'm buying!
2 posted on 04/14/2002 12:02:10 AM PDT by PatrioticAmerican
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To: Vigilant1
Cool, but where could you find a P-51 to run circles around?

Also, lets hope they bring back the Me-163 Komet, as well. The worlds most dangerous and fun plane/missle. :)
3 posted on 04/15/2002 1:58:02 PM PDT by snowfox
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To: Vigilant1; Taxman
Will you take me up? Can you put pontoons on that baby? &;-)
4 posted on 04/16/2002 12:24:50 PM PDT by 2Trievers
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To: 2Trievers
If you put floats on it....stay away from schools of flying fish. : )
5 posted on 04/16/2002 12:35:07 PM PDT by Inge_CAV
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To: Vigilant1
"ME262".....?

Wasn't that the 'strange marking' on an ALIEN "UFO" sighted many years ago?

Maybe, "they're back"?

???..............................."tin-foil-hat" time?

We had better 'watch out' for another "Alien-UFO" scare!

6 posted on 04/16/2002 12:53:44 PM PDT by maestro
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To: Vigilant1
BUMP
7 posted on 04/16/2002 4:42:30 PM PDT by maestro
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