(Image Credit: Luigino Caliaro/Aerophoto)
While there is much unclear at this time, but we have from reliable sources that the Military Aviation Museum Collection of Virginia Beach, Virgina is being sold off by museum owner Jerry Yagen.
Given the incredible size of his collection it is extremely unlikely that a single individual or organization would take the entire collection together, but it looks like Rod Lewis of Lewis Air Legends in Texas will be acquiring some of the choicest warbirds.
The reasons for the sale and the ultimate fate of specific planes are not known to us with enough certainty to report at this time, but as soon as we know for sure, you will too.
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
Platinum Fighter Sales successfully brokered the sale of the Jerry Yagen/Military Aviation Museum’s, Boeing B-17G “Chuckie” N3701G and Focke Wulf 190A8 N447FW on behalf of an undisclosed buyer. These are the only two aircraft that have been sold from the MAM Collection, at this time. Both aircraft will be flown from Virginia Beach, Va to their new home in Oregon within the coming week. Both aircraft will be maintained in airworthy condition and flown by their new owner.
The newly formed “Reno Aviation Museum” in Reno, Nevada is a 501(c)(3) non profit corporation and would be pleased to offer a home At Reno/Stead Airport for any donations in exchange for a tax exempt receipt.
Doug Ritter
President Reno Aviation Museum
775-815-0819 cell
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who owns the mosquito plane now, is it a museum or private non-public viewing hands??? flew 350 hp Beechcraft, my wife and I were both IFR certified, flew 100 hrs per month–what a wonderful experience to have a woman pilot flying by your side–we were a team, she would be the pilot at times, I would be the navigator. I remember one time on landing, I verbally went thru the checklist, forgot to put the wheels down, ten feet above the runway, she calmly said put the wheels down, dearest!!!! jpmiller, MD
The Mosquito is owned by Jerry Yagen’s company, Training Services Inc. John… thanks very much for your post.
What is the name of large warbird collector a few years ago in Canada who died and everthing sold?