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They would sell well in the civvy market,considering that they have the aerobatic qualities of faster aircraft. There is a place in the US that uses this type so rich pilots can experience the excitement of air to air combat...anyone heard of it?
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Yep, know the place you're talkin' about Goldie.
It was featured on a Jeremy Clarkson show last year. Clarkson took part in a mock dogfight, during which he said
"These are actually military planes. The Irish Air Force use these as fighter aircraft"
(and he didn't sound condasending in his tone!)
I think it's called "Air Experience", or summit' like that !IRISH AIR CORPS - Serving the Nation.Comment
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Hi Guys,
The place with the Marchetti's in America is called "Air Combat USA".
www.aircombatusa.com
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would the going rate of 100,000 oer SF260 be for piston or turbo powered and in real terms what would you get for 700,000 ,that would equal the value of the 7 X SF 260's in their present P.M.O. condition.Comment
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The figure of £100,000 was for piston powered Marchetti's.
What I would suggest is that two Marchetti's be retained for the museum (and/or a solo display aircraft) and the rest sold - with the money raised used to formally establish the Air Corps Museum proper.
(Imagine what a Museum would do to raise the AC's profile - and morale !)
Incidentially, why doesn't the AC send a Marchetti to Salthill Air Show as a solo display aircraft (as the RAF and RNAF do) ?
It would be a great way to show the Irish public what they can do !IRISH AIR CORPS - Serving the Nation.Comment
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FOR SALE
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This is quality!!!
No. 226 Engine Time Since Overhall 1357.5 hours... Thats a lot of flight cycles.
Roughly 5000 hours Total flying time per a\c.
Manufactured 1977. Have they been in operation with the AC all that time? 28 years? If so...
Thats nearly 15 hours per month with say 7+ cadets per year... That is F-all flying training...Sex - Breakfast of Champions!Comment
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Remember that during most of their service the Fougas were also available.
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