BeechTalk - BT - Looking for a warbird toy... AT6, T28 or T34?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Feb 2015, 13:57

A mechanic who does insurance jobs for us told me a wonderful story this morning about an AT-6 converted to a Japanese "Kate" replica that appeared in the movie Pearl Harbor. He was hired to fly the airplane from South Texas to its new owner in San Jose, CA. The airplane was equipped with a com radio only, and by the time he contacted ATC for nav help, he had strayed into Mexican airspace -- in a Japanese airplane with a torpedo on the belly.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 14 Feb 2015, 01:54

One other way to get into a T6 or any warbird is find one that has been sitting inside for some years. I know of one The N# is 94444.

Just a bit of history it was a ground up restoration from 1971 through 1976 in 1976 we took it back to Oshkosh and got best T6 with it (The EAAs XP51 was grand champ) In 1977 we returned with it and came home with the Grand Champ Lindy. In 1985 John Sold N94444 to Darrell Doman of Springfield Mo. to buy a T28B (that got best T28 in87 and grand champ88) He quit flying it when the engine ran out of time and it has been sitting inside for years. A couple years ago Darrell passed away and his kid's have no use in the airplane and I bet with a little bit of sweet talking it could have a new owner.

By the way N94444 was the fifth AT6A produced.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 14 Feb 2015, 22:17

Okay, so where does one arrange for a T-6 ride in upstate NY? I'm in Albany, and thinking very seriously about making this a big gift to myself for my 40th birthday in June.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 16 Feb 2015, 17:28

Call the people at Geneseo and they can probably put you in touch with at T-6 owner. I don't know where or if anyone is flying in the weather you have there, but likely by June. Or go down to Kissimmee to Warbird Adventures or maybe Stallion 51.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 26 Feb 2015, 22:51

Chris, Did you ever get in touch with either of the Domann kids? I know you got in touch with Harrison.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 27 Feb 2015, 09:39

Hi Kim-

I spoke to the son you recommended and the other left me a VM. We spoke about the plane and all indications are they're ready to sell. They have my number and supposed to contact me once they figured out a price. Not exactly what I'm looking for but if priced right maybe or someone on BT would be interested.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 06 Mar 2016, 02:11

Does anyone know if the family sold N94444 or have a contact number for them? You can PM me. Thank you.

Ron Paliughi