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MIKES1960

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  1. My parents bought me this fabulous jet plane for a Christmas gift back in 1970. I saw it in Korvettes hobby shop in Staten Island,NY, AND BEGGED THEM FOR IT! It was hanging on a pegboard on the wall of the shop. The sign said $12.00! My parents said they would get it for me on one condition; "You cannot open it until Christmas eve". I remember it was Dec. 2nd.Could I hold out for three weeks? Agreed! Well I slept on the livingroom floor next to the big box holding that dream treasure, every night, poking holes through the box with a pencil to see it. I could'nt see a thing; it was too dark!! CHRISTMAS EVE ARRIVED and I RIPPED the box open. It was finally in my hands!!! I EVENTUALLY broke the nose gear off, and it couldnt taxi anymore. Well I still have the plane up in my garage loft. It is in pretty good condition considering I have had it for over 51 YEARS! plan to restore it to its original condition.

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