michael757767
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We own a aircraft recovery business out here in Oregon. A friend who works with me, and whom I've learned a lot from, called me a few weeks ago about a duce that was for sale. A friend of his has an aviation museum, and had lost their lease, and were moving. Some of the thousands of items were being sold, rather than moved. This duce is straight ex- military, most recently from the ONG. It's been licensed but hadn't been really used in 3 years. Has the whistler turbo. Well, after doing the research I just couldn't pass it up. It runs well, doesn't look abused ( I hope!) no leaks, new batterys, been started weekly, and just has 13K for mileage. Managed to get it to a truck shop ( Minus good brakes!) where it's being serviced and having the cab heater installed. Good or bad, it's mine now! Have many other trucks for the business, but nothing this big! It won't be used all the time, but I could see a need where we wouldn't always have to call in a big rig to move some of the accident aircraft we recover. Needs new seats which I got, but other than that, it looked and sounded, and ran good! Honestly, the engine compartment was clean, other than paint peeling from age. What do you fellas think, you all got more experience with these than I right now. Served in the Navy back in the 70's. Haven't driven one since. Will post a pic when I figure out how to do that!
I think it was, and several M35A2's.......This one had been listed for sale and was the best of the lot. It was the only one with the whistler on it, and I think they had planned on keeping it but decided to sell. I only got a good deal because a good friend of mine who works with me on aircraft recoverys, also works for the museum. He moves heavy iron, jets, tanks, etc.......He told me he knew it'd be going to a good home, that's why he told the owner to offer it..........The museum is Premier Jets out of Hillsboro Oregon. They have a web site I believe, don't know whats on it. I am hearing though that they have found a new home and hanger, as their aircraft are all vintage jets, and all are in flying shape. The owner is a military collector and last I heard had one 2.5 ton left, but weather its for sale now I don't know as they are gearing up to fill their new space with items.