OT: Private jets was Re: Finding Classic Computers

From: Geoff Roberts <geoffrob_at_stmarks.pp.catholic.edu.au>
Date: Tue May 16 20:46:05 2000

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From: "Mark Gregory" <mgregory_at_vantageresearch.com>
To: <classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2000 8:01 AM
Subject: Re: Finding Classic Computers


> Actually, it's an ex-CF-104, built for the Canadian Armed Forces. The
main
> differences (IIRC) were in modified flaps, leading edge slats and air
> brakes to provide better low-speed performance. The perennially
> cash-strapped CAF actually operated the Starfighter, designed as a
> high-speed interceptor, as fighter-bombers (!) for ground support in
> Europe. This doubtless contributed to the 104's reputation as a
> "widow-maker" in the CAF.
>
> Nice toy if you have money to burn and like to sightsee at Mach 2.

Lots of jet stuff on the s/h and surplus market these days. IF you have
deep enough pockets.
A Czech thing (L-29?) seems to be popular and fairly cheap. I saw a
very nice Australian registered
Jet Provost on www.barnstormers.com a couple days back for around
$69KUSD. It's lives in Tasmania, and did pylon racing there. Supposed
to be cheaper to own and operate than a piston engined warbird. Makes
sense, especially with the high octane stuff getting hard to find and
very expensive. Jet fuel is cheap in comparison.

Cheers

Geoff
Received on Tue May 16 2000 - 20:46:05 BST