Take a flight in an Me-262? - Aircraft of World War II

syscom3 · 01-07-2007, 10:24 AM

Just saw this.... It might be of interest to anyone who has a bunch of disposable income they might want to use up.

Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star - The Collings Foundation

The Collings Foundation is pleased to annouce an opportunity of historical proportions! Private individuals can now be a part of the world renowned Messerschmitt ME-262 Flight Program! From the best possible vantage point, the cockpit, participants will take to the skies in this legendary aircraft. This is a once in a lifetime chance fo pilots to fully experience the aircraft that made history as the first fighter jet and one of the most important aircraft of WWII. For the first time ever, The Collings Foundation is offering tax-deductible donor positions. Only contributors to the ME-262 project will receive flights. This is an extremely rare opportunity to take an active part in the operation of the most feared aircraft of WWII. This aircraft is recreated to exacting standards from an original ME-262 trainer. The ME-262 carries a continuation of the original work numbers assigned with updated engines and safety equipment. Flight Operations Director, Mr. Rob Collings explained, "the ME-262 embodies all the characteristics expected of an aircraft that changed aerial combat forever. The mere sight of the ME-262 struck fear in the hearts of all Army Air Corps aircrew that saw it in the sky; it was just so far ahead of its time! Never before has anyone had a chance to fly this legend and now they do!"

For additonal information please contact:

Rob Collings (617) 510-5237

mkloby · 01-07-2007, 10:32 AM

Interesting - cool post. Unfortunately I fear I do not fall into that category w/ the disposable income to get a hop.

the lancaster kicks ass · 01-07-2007, 10:57 AM

would be nice to know just how much we're talking here.........

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 01-07-2007, 11:37 AM

Wow that would be awesome!

Thorlifter · 01-07-2007, 02:08 PM

That would be way cool, but I'd be happy just to see it fly.

Wildcat · 01-08-2007, 05:31 AM

Agreed.

R-2800 · 01-08-2007, 08:48 AM

that would be so cool!!, but it's probably like 250+

Thorlifter · 01-08-2007, 12:40 PM

I bet it's more than that. The B-25 and B-17 that the Collins foundation does is $400 and they can take 10 people at a time.

the lancaster kicks ass · 01-09-2007, 10:56 AM

that's a bit over £200, not shockingly bad considdering what you're getting, it'd make a fantastic present for a loved one for a big anniversiary or birthday...........

mkloby · 01-09-2007, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by the lancaster kicks ass

that's a bit over £200, not shockingly bad considdering what you're getting, it'd make a fantastic present for a loved one for a big anniversiary or birthday...........

i might risk stealing that bird... avoid approach's radar coverage. Put her down and you just got yourself a nice little toy.

the lancaster kicks ass · 01-12-2007, 01:06 PM

glad to see you've covered ever aspect of your plan

mkloby · 01-12-2007, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the lancaster kicks ass

glad to see you've covered ever aspect of your plan

Lucky for them I don't believe in thievery!

the lancaster kicks ass · 01-12-2007, 01:34 PM

but of course a theif would say that, if by some horrible co-incidence she is stolen it'd be the easiest FBI investigation ever, all they'd have to do is google it- you've just admitted it all

mkloby · 01-12-2007, 09:25 PM

the lancaster kicks ass · 01-13-2007, 03:32 AM

i wonder if the FBI do use google

a lot of terrorist organisations have websites, too obvious perhaps?

01-07-2007, 10:32 AM	#2
mkloby Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 3,562	Interesting - cool post. Unfortunately I fear I do not fall into that category w/ the disposable income to get a hop. __________________ If the Army and the Navy ever look on heaven's scenes, they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines

01-07-2007, 10:57 AM	#3
the lancaster kicks ass Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 19,945	would be nice to know just how much we're talking here......... __________________ "Reminds me of the time I sank the Tirpitz" comments a Spitfire pilot, "One pass of course, old boy."

01-07-2007, 11:37 AM	#4
DerAdlerIstGelandet Der Crewchief Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany Posts: 34,074	Wow that would be awesome! __________________ fly boy:"isnt that the first jet bomber becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles"

01-08-2007, 05:31 AM	#6
Wildcat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Queensland Posts: 4,764	Agreed. __________________

01-08-2007, 08:48 AM	#7
R-2800 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 541	that would be so cool!!, but it's probably like 250+ __________________ www.airvictorymuseum.org "All right, they're on our left, they're on our right, they're in front of us, they're behind us... they can't get away this time." V-DUB!!!!!!! My 71 Beetle is now.....in two pieces....

01-07-2007, 02:08 PM	#5
Thorlifter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 4,729	That would be way cool, but I'd be happy just to see it fly.

01-08-2007, 12:40 PM	#8
Thorlifter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 4,729	I bet it's more than that. The B-25 and B-17 that the Collins foundation does is $400 and they can take 10 people at a time.

01-09-2007, 10:56 AM	#9
the lancaster kicks ass Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 19,945	that's a bit over £200, not shockingly bad considdering what you're getting, it'd make a fantastic present for a loved one for a big anniversiary or birthday........... __________________ "Reminds me of the time I sank the Tirpitz" comments a Spitfire pilot, "One pass of course, old boy."

01-12-2007, 01:06 PM	#11
the lancaster kicks ass Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 19,945	glad to see you've covered ever aspect of your plan __________________ "Reminds me of the time I sank the Tirpitz" comments a Spitfire pilot, "One pass of course, old boy."

01-12-2007, 01:34 PM	#13
the lancaster kicks ass Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 19,945	but of course a theif would say that, if by some horrible co-incidence she is stolen it'd be the easiest FBI investigation ever, all they'd have to do is google it- you've just admitted it all __________________ "Reminds me of the time I sank the Tirpitz" comments a Spitfire pilot, "One pass of course, old boy."

01-12-2007, 09:25 PM	#14
mkloby Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 3,562	__________________ If the Army and the Navy ever look on heaven's scenes, they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines

01-13-2007, 03:32 AM	#15
the lancaster kicks ass Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 19,945	i wonder if the FBI do use google a lot of terrorist organisations have websites, too obvious perhaps? __________________ "Reminds me of the time I sank the Tirpitz" comments a Spitfire pilot, "One pass of course, old boy."

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