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#1 dskjl

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Posted 15 April 2012 - 03:56 PM

Gents,

I guy contacted me to day with what he claims is the last tail hook taken from the last aircraft (f-18) to land on the Kitty Hawk.
He thinks it's worth 2k what do you think?
It comes with an MAF (maintenance action form) that spells out the details.

Feedback welcome
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#2 67Rally

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Posted 15 April 2012 - 04:31 PM

Gents,

I guy contacted me to day with what he claims is the last tail hook taken from the last aircraft (f-18) to land on the Kitty Hawk.
He thinks it's worth 2k what do you think?
It comes with an MAF (maintenance action form) that spells out the details.

Feedback welcome



It might be worth that to a KH crew member. I don't know what a tail hook goes for...but I have my doubts as to whether someone would pay that much for that particular one.

#3 TLeo

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Posted 15 April 2012 - 04:38 PM

Gents,

I guy contacted me to day with what he claims is the last tail hook taken from the last aircraft (f-18) to land on the Kitty Hawk.
He thinks it's worth 2k what do you think?
It comes with an MAF (maintenance action form) that spells out the details.

Feedback welcome



just my opinion, but no way it's worth that much.
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#4 Jack's Son

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Posted 15 April 2012 - 04:41 PM

Whether there is a story or not behind the hook, I agree the with 67. I would have to be the last guy flying that plane onto the KH to make it worth 2K to me.

D.....I wouldn't spend that much of YOUR money on it!! :w00t: (And God knows you have enough!)
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#5 dave peifer

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Posted 15 April 2012 - 04:53 PM

i really like documented pieces like that but way out of line price wise.......in my opinion

#6 dskjl

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Posted 15 April 2012 - 08:18 PM

Thanks guys I was pretty sure that is what I would hear back but wanted to confirm my suspicions
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