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Originally Posted by Sternjaeger II
The main thing about the D-13 is that it's original down to the rivets. It's a unique machine and the most complete (in wartime/stock conditions), so flying it is a HUGE risk. I would let it do some fast taxi every now and then though, just to stretch its legs..
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Just my very personal opinion, but those birds were made to fly, not to roll around on the ground. Rare or not, in a museum a replica does just as fine.