Tue, May 17, 2005
Work Ongoing At Facilities In Everett, WA
Air Assets International of Lafayette, Colorado and Bob Hammer
LLC (Me262 Project) of Everett, WA have signed an agreement to
complete the restoration process of two Messerschmitt Bf109 Wk.
Nmrs, 10144 and 10256, both F4 models, to flying condition. The
restorations will be co-located at the Me262 Project facilities in
Everett, WA.
Gordon Page, President of Air Assets International said "Air
Assets is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Bob Hammer
and his expert team to restore the Bf109s. Bob and the Me 262
Project team have done a masterful job to put aviation history back
in the sky by building five flying Me262s, and we look forward to
the same results on the Bf109 restorations."
ANN Has also learned that the second Me262, known as Tango Tango
(shown below), has emerged from the paint shop and is nearing first
test flights.
Bob Hammer, President of Bob Hammer LLC commented "We are truly
pleased to have the opportunity to work with Air Assets
International on these exciting restorations. We have worked with
Air Assets in the past as they have represented the sale of our
three remaining Me262 aircraft. They have worked closely with our
team and have seen how we are committed to providing quality
workmanship. Air Assets and their company Warbird Recovery is just
as committed to saving aviation history".
Air Asset Intl. intends to keep one of the Messerschmitt Bf-109s
to be displayed at the new Spirit of Flight Center located near
Denver, Colorado. One of the Bf-109s is offered for sale.
Established in 1997, Air Assets International was formed to provide
extraordinary aviation solutions around the world. Air Assets
International has knowledge and experience in the purchase, sale,
charter and management of corporate and collectable aircraft, as
well as facilities.
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