Aviation Nation '04 - Captain Eddie

[AAFO_WSagar]

If you ever get to meet "Captain Eddie" you just have to fall in love with the guy (the other kind of love!!!!!)

He's one of the "colorful" types that one always remembers. Captain Eddie Kurdziel found and restored his copy of the extremely rare Fairy Firefly and does not keep it hidden from public view! You will see this airplane at most every major airshow and if you get a chance, walk up and introduce yourself and tell him you saw him on the cover of "Hondo" and then remember the look on his face.

Wayne

[Kilo Hotel]

Re: Aviation Nation '04 - Captain Eddie

Captain Eddie Kurdziel found and restored his copy of the extremely rare Fairy Firefly... Wayne

Or is it the even rarer Fairey Firfly?

Don't think I'm bustin' your chops, Wayne, the photos are great and the Firefly has always been one of my favorite 'second tier' WWII planes. I wonder if they named it before or after they designed the aft cockpit greenhouse?

[Race 29]

Re: Aviation Nation '04 - Captain Eddie

That IS a beautiful bird! There's a Firefly project for sale over at Courtesy Aircraft sales for less than $100K. It's pretty complete, but in some guys back yard! http://www.courtesyaircraft.com/ Go to warbird projects, and look for the link to the Fairy Firefly. Or do as I do, and daydream as you look at all the other warbirds for sale!

Race 29