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Old April 5th 07, 04:57 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default 500 Exhibitors at SNF?

In article 7038860653177@uwe,
"JGalban via AviationKB.com" u32749@uwe wrote:

Morgans wrote:
Just look for my Johnson Rocket parked in the Vintage area.


A Johnson Rocket in Vintage? How's that happening?


The Johnson Rocket was only built for a few years in the mid 40s. Perhaps
you're thinking of the more contemporary Harmon Rocket? Totally different
plane.

John Galban=====N4BQ (PA28-180)


Specifically: They built just 17 in 1945/46, but they sold more than
500, plus distributorships, dealerships, company stock, etc.

It is a great airplane -- fingertip controls, speed to match Comanches,
Bonanzas, etc. and looks to match! Of the 17 built, I am aware of only 7
or 8 that still exist, of which 3 are airworthy.

I don't know whether or not those who put down deposits got their money
back, but the dealers & distributors and stock buyers certainly did not.