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Old 03-28-2022, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Spychalla Aircraft
Is it?

Here is a quote copied from the Fantasy of Flight web site:

"Kermit’s Comments Jim Moss of Washington state built this aircraft, and it is the only flying example of its kind. The only other Super Solution is on display at the EAA Museum in Oshkosh, WI, and is a non-flying reproduction."

Here are the comments from the EAA Museum web site on their replica:

"Association and EAA Chapter 17 in Knoxville, Tennessee. In 1974, with help from EAA headquarters, members of the two groups obtained the remains of the Laird Super Solution from the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., where it had been stored since 1948. The group’s initial goal was a full restoration, but it quickly became apparent that restoring the incomplete and badly damaged airplane would be impossible. They decided to build a replica. Major components were built in Florida and in 1979 the replica was moved to the EAA Museum (then in Hales Corners, Wisconsin) for completion. The finished project was unveiled at EAA Oshkosh 1981 with pilot Jimmy Doolittle and designer Mattie Laird reunited for the occasion."

Regardless of the builders, they are both beautiful airplanes! Leo
thanks for the clarification