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Lockheed Vega Flies Again
A Lockheed Vega takes to the air for the first time in 30 years... (www.jrn.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I really don't know what Jerry Rader is referring to here. Perhaps if he had done a supcon of research before yawping he would have learned that my Vega was built with a metal fuselage. Like my mother said, "there will always be someone there to point out how you could have done it better."
I already corrected myself a month ago. I guess you don't read all of the comments.
John Magoffin spent 3 years restoring this magnificent ol' bird at KAVQ near Tucson. John is a GREAT guy and an excellent pilot. He owns several airplanes and flies the B-17 Sentimental Journey when he's not occupying the left front seat of an A-320.
I love it when an old bird gets another chance to fly. Well done to those involved in her restoration.
This is impressive, however; it would have been even more impressive if it was a true restoration of the original which would have included an all wood fuselage. Can't tell if the wings are wood or metal but they were wood on the original airplane. To fabricate the wood fuselage would have been extremely difficult and it is understandable why it was not done. Good job!
Thanks.
It was one of nine metal fuselage Vega's built, at least according to this: http://www.antiqueairfield.com/articles/show/1504-lockheed-vega-restoration-update