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Old June 2nd 05, 04:21 PM
Jay Honeck
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Well, I love all flying things, and the Vimy is impressive... But as
far as re-creating an old technology machine and then flying a route
that was done generations ago - - - YAWN !


Although I enjoyed watching the Vimy fly at OSH, in this case I was
thinking the same thing.

I don't understand doing a flight that was done over 8 decades ago. I mean,
why risk your life -- and considerable money -- to re-do what has already
been done? It's not like it's a "first," and it's not like there's any
glory in completing (or failing to complete) the flight.

I'd much rather these guys put their money into re-creating another National
Air Tour -- where millions of common aviation buffs were given the
opportunity to see these grand old aircraft fly again.
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Jay Honeck
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