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NEWS RELEASE                          FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
   August 9, 2007
  Midwest Texans launches “Signature Restorations”
  The T-6 for the Next 60 Years!

Courtesy Aircraft as exclusive sales agent for Midwest Texans sold 16 positions for the Award Winning Signature Restorations by Midwest Texans of Huntington, Indiana at Oshkosh, AirVenture 2007! Midwest Texans recently completed aircraft #1 and was awarded “Grand Champion Post World War II Aircraft” at Oshkosh AirVenture 2007. This prestigious award recognizes the craftsmanship and attention to detail in a “Signature Restoration.” 

Midwest Texans is the latest venture of Warbird Digest’s Tim Savage. Midwest Texans was primarily a maintenance business that was the successor company to Paul Redlich’s successful Stars and Bars Aircraft. Savage purchased the company to give him a jump-start on his restoration plans. While the business will still be taking on some maintenance, they will be targeting work for clients that want premium services and who are not willing to overlook issues that are common to these aircraft. “In other words, don’t expect to bring your T-6 to Midwest Texans for a cheap annual, at least the first time around. Because all we do is T-6’s, we are going to find things that other shops won’t or that they are willing to overlook.”

The company will be building a series of extremely detailed T-6 Signature Restorations. Savage reasons that by implementing a production line environment into his shop, he will be able to reduce the cost of these aircraft and still turn out the highest quality product. Aircraft #1 demonstrated the superb quality and attention to detail in these restorations by receiving the prestigious award mentioned above: “Grand Champion Post World War II Aircraft” at Oshkosh AirVenture 2007.

Courtesy Aircraft Sales has been signed as the exclusive sales agent for these remarkable restorations. Courtesy, celebrating 50 Years in Business and known as the World Leader in Warbird Sales, has sold over 70 T-6’s since 2000. Overall, Courtesy has sold more North American aircraft than any other organization except for the North American company itself. Over 50% of all P-51’s sold in the last 5 years have been handled by Courtesy Aircraft Sales. What makes Courtesy Aircraft so successful? Mark Clark, Courtesy’s owner has been in the Warbird business for over 30 years, himself an A&P mechanic and accomplished pilot of virtually every type of Warbird. Courtesy assists customers and sellers with every aspect of the sale including financing, insurance, training and check-outs. Courtesy can also arrange ferry or overseas shipping services.

For more information contact:
           Mark Clark, President                             Courtesy Aircraft Sales
           sales@courtesyaircraft.com                    (800) 426-8783, (815) 229-5112
            www.courtesyaircraft.com                     5233 Falcon Road, Rockford, IL 61109 USA

            Tim Savage, President                             Midwest Texans
            tim@warbirddigest.com                         (260) 359-9970
            www.midwesttexans.com                      1365 Warren Road, Huntington, IN 46750

For Immediate Release April 25, 2006

DOUGLAS A-20G "HAVOC" OFFERED ON THE MARKET

Courtesy Aircraft has been appointed exclusive sales agent for the rare Douglas A-20G "Havoc", N3WF, the ONLY flyable A-20G currently in the world. Once owned by Paul Mantz, the famous pre-World War II race pilot and movie flying daredevil and believed to have been flown by Howard Hughes, this is a rare, historical offering.

The A-20G joins the market with a rare and prestine Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat and a grumman FM-2 Wildcat, each part of a major aviation collection since 1991.

Courtesy Aircraft Sales, established in 1957, has earned the recognition as The World Leader in Warbird Sales. Courtesy has sold over 220 Warbirds since 2000 including the Beoing B-17 Fuddy Duddy, Lockheed P-38L Putt Putt Maru, Goodyear FG-1D Corsair Marines Dream as well as 18 North American P-51 Mustangs.

Click here for complete specs and photos N3WF Douglas A-20G "Havoc"

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To learn more, contact:

Mark Clark, President        (800) 426-8783
5233 Falcon Road               (815) 229-5112
Rockford, IL 61109 USA   sales@courtesyaircraft.com
    

  
For Immediate Release November 1, 2005

Queen of the Skies Looks to Continue Historical, Educational Mission

           Courtesy Aircraft (Rockford, IL) announces the availability of the rare and historic Fuddy Duddy, one of less than 10 flying B-17’s in the world. The famed B-17 is currently owned by the Wings of Eagles Discovery Center in Elmira, NY. "The focus and the efforts of the Museum are changing,
and the B-17 does not really fit the new model,” states Mark Clark, President of Courtesy Aircraft.

On contracted tour with the EAA, Fuddy Duddy has visited more than 50 cities annually, flying in excess of 300 hours and over 500 missions. More than 20,000 people have toured the Flying Fortress on the ground. Through advance and event coverage, Fuddy Duddy has logged nearly 8 million measured newspaper impressions plus an estimated 20 million broadcast media impressions.

 A secondary benefit of these exhibitions has been substantial membership growth as well as an increase in the EAA’s volunteer base, with approximately 31,800 volunteer hours contributed. In praising the Fuddy Duddy's impact, the EAA said, "The B-17 is by a considerable margin the most significant aircraft outreach program offered nationally."

 “Ideally, the museum will find a corporate sponsor or sponsors that will underwrite some or all of the B-17's operating expenses so the museum can make it available to people who might not otherwise be able to afford to fly in it," said Wings of Eagles Executive Director Mike Hall. “If a sponsorship deal can't be worked out, selling the craft is a possibility,” he said. 

            The museum has entered into a contract with Courtesy Aircraft to explore options on the aircraft. “Whether we secure a sponsor(s) or buyer, the museum is very interested in someone who will continue the educational and historic operation of the aircraft," said Mark Clark, President of Courtesy Aircraft Sales. "They contracted with us to look at various options. Finding a national sponsor is one; finding someone to buy it and donate it back, or sell the airplane, are the others," Clark said. "It just depends on which one is the most viable option for the museum.

           "The thrust is to have the airplane continue to tell its history and inspirational story," he said. "A lot of museums have an interest in the airplane.”

            "It's a fantastic resource. These airplanes have touched everybody."

                                             
For more information, contact: 

            Mark Clark                                           Courtesy Aircraft, Inc.
            President                                               (800) 426-8783
            sales@courtesyaircraft.com                   (815) 229-5112
                                                                        5233 Falcon Road
                                                                        Rockford, IL 61109 USA

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 Rockford, IL -- Courtesy Aircraft Sales has been commissioned to sell over 20 rare, vintage and one-of-a-kind warbird and civilian aircraft. This private collection only recently became available and consists of flyable aircraft in excellent condition and some restoration projects. A particular project of importance and value is the availability of a rare North American F-82E Twin Mustang fighter.  Significant professional restoration work has already been completed including wings and the engines. This airplane is one of only two in civilian ownership. "We’re delighted we’ve been chosen to facilitate the sales of these fine airplanes," commented Mark Clark, President of Courtesy Aircraft Sales. "Each plane represents a significant piece of aviation history and contributed to the freedom we enjoy today."

Courtesy Aircraft Sales assists with the sale of collections of all sizes as well as individual purchases of warbird or civilian aircraft. For a complete inventory listing, visit Courtesy Aircraft Sales on the Internet at www.courtesyaircraft.com. Courtesy Aircraft Sales is one of the most respected aircraft dealers in the U.S., having sold more than 3,000 civilian and warbird aircraft since 1957. To find out more about buying or selling an aircraft, contact Mark Clark or John Kraman at Courtesy Aircraft Sales, 5233 Falcon Road, Rockford, IL 61109; 800/426-8783; FAX: 815/229-1815; www.courtesyaircraft.com.

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