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  1. Authoritative Source by jamesl · · Score: 2 · on Bugatti 100P Rebuilt: The Plane That Could've Turned the Battle of Britain

    History, facts and performance from the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) which has the original on display.
    http://www.airventuremuseum.or...

  2. Re:One thing is for certain... by stewsters · · Score: 1 · on The World Fair of 2014 According To Asimov (From 1964)

    Ironically, at the EAA already had one of these in their museum : Taylor Aerocar

  3. Re:Links by whizbang77045 · · Score: 1 · on DOT Exempts Maker of 'Flying Car' From Road Vehicle Safety Rules
    Probably the best known was this:

    http://www.airventuremuseum.org/collection/aircraft/Taylor%20Aerocar.asp

    There was one built in Greenville, Texas around 1950. I think the name of the company was Southern Aero Services. The reason I'm familiar with it is that one of my workmates worked on it, and the company I retired from later took over the facility.

    Those are the two that come to mind immediately, but I know there have been others. If you want the names of some of those as well, email me privately, and I'll dig around over the next week or so.

  4. Similar to the AeroCar by krilid · · Score: 5, Interesting · on Fairly Realistic Flying Car Offered for 2009 Delivery

    This looks very similar to the AeroCar on display at the Seattle Museum of Flight. http://www.airventuremuseum.org/collection/aircraft/Taylor%20Aerocar.asp From what I recall the AeroCar actually came close to serial production back in the 40s-50s, however was ultimately dropped.

  5. Oshkosh Fly-In and Airshow by Siergen · · Score: 1 · on A Geek's Tour Of North America?

    For one week each summer, Wittman Field in Oshkosh Wisconsin is the busiest airport in the world. If you have any interest in aviation, consider this your Mecca. Check out http://www.airventure.org/ for a preview. If scheduling problems prevent you from getting there during the fly-in, at least visit the mueseum: http://www.airventuremuseum.org/