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  • "Blue Skies"~ * DOUG CHAMPLIN *

    Warbird collector-restorer/Champlin Fighter Aircraft Museum founder-director~ Doug Champlin passed-away on Monday 5/20/13:



    This fine gentleman will long be remembered for saving & preserving so many historic WW1 & WW2 vintage fighter aircraft. The bulk of his collection (many maintained to or near flying condition) went to Seattle's Museum of Flight at Boeing Field (w/the FW-190 Dora going to Paul Allen's Flying Heritage Collection Museum at Paine Field, WA.).

    Thank You, Doug! "Blue Skies & Tailwinds Forever!"

    DBD
    Last edited by BuckyD; 05-26-2013, 10:09 AM.

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    Re: "Blue Skies"~ * DOUG CHAMPLIN *

    Very saddened by this. I knew Doug through some automotive work done to one of his old cars. I had no idea who he was in the aircraft world till I joined here. I only knew him as one of the most genuine and nicest people I have ever had the privilege of meeting and dealing with. An absolutely great guy!
    Fledgling Air Race and P-51 Junkie

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