Jim Smiths Antique Airplane Collection Photo Gallery by paplvr at pbase.com

Jim Smiths Antique Airplane Collection

Fortine, Montana
This is a totally private collection of airplanes. Jim Smith has one huge hangar to store them and another huge double hangar for his Bell Jet Ranger II helicopter and a maintenance bay on the other side. He has a very long paved private runway and a private 18 hole golf course here with a recreation of Stonehenge on it. His other home is in St. George Utah. All these planes except for maybe two are flyable, flown and impeccably maintained. One is the military jet with no wings! 3rd world countries still fly them so parts are very hard to get. We were given a tour of the collection along with the Puget Sound Antique Airplane club that did a stop over on a week long flying tour. It wasn't a "open to the public" event, but we didn't know and Jim graciously allowed us to stay. We knew some of the people flying in.

Curtiss P40 Kittyhawk	Curtiss P40 Kittyhawk - Grrrrr	Vickers Super Marine Seafire 47	Piper PA-42-1000 Cheyenne
Vickers Super Marine Seafire 47	Vickers Super Marine Seafire 47	Vickers Super Marine Seafire 47	Lake LA-25 Renegade
Montanair 8/10 Scale Mustang	North American (Canadian) Harvard MK-9	Vultee BT-13	North American F-51D Mustang
Engine Model	Boeing Stearman D-75 N1	Great Lakes 2T-1A-2	Curtis-Wright Travelair 12-W
Northrup F-5	Rutan Long EZ	Goodyear GA-466 Inflatoplane	Curtiss JN-4D Jenny
Beautiful noses	Dehavilland DH 82A Tigermoth	Vultee BT-13	Vultee BT-13
Vultee BT-13	Beech D17S Staggerwing	Beech D17S Staggerwing	Lincoln Page PT-W
Lockheed T-33A	Cessna A-37 Dragonfly	Beech T-34 A-45 Mentor	Grrrrrrr
Jim Smith Demonstrating	Let Her Rip!	Blup blup blup blup	Chance Vought F4U-5NL Corsair
Chance Vought F4U-5NL Corsair Insignia	Chance Vought F4U-5NL Corsair	Chance Vought F4U-5NL Corsair	Bell Jet Ranger III

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Rek		01-Feb-2017 01:16
Hi, I just came across some vintage planes for sale. They are at a government auction, and look in great condition. I would love one of them, but I haven't anywhere to store them. If any of your members are interested, I will attach the link to the site on this contact form. 1941 Beech 18: (Ends 2/05) https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemid=14511&acctid=357 1966 Aero Conmander 680: https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemid=14501&acctid=357 They also have helecopters and Pipers. https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.AdvSearchResultsNew&searchPg=Category&additionalParams=true&sortOption=ad&timing=BySimple&timingType=&category=03 Thanks, and good luck. Rek

Guest		14-Dec-2016 18:57
I have an original restored Curtiss JN-4D Jenny airplane for sale. I would like to know if you or anyone you know would have any interest in owning this airplane. It is currently for sale but not listed. If you would like to discuss, call David Dodd W/ Dodd Aircraft Sales LLC @ 580-799-1841 Daviddodd101@hotmail.com Thanks

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James Chapman		07-Dec-2015 00:34
Hi. I have a fighter jet for sale. Can someone please contact me? Thank you.

Jack Douglas		02-Aug-2015 23:47
I'm honored to have been able to donate my collection of models to Jim's museum for display. I trust that they will help stimulate an interest by young people in aviation history, model building and the future of flight. Jim and his staff have put a great deal into this project. People should not miss this one!

Richard Bassett		09-May-2015 22:00
Is it possible to view the aircraft in your collection? I live in Kalispell and have a small group that meets for coffee. We would like to visit your collection if possible.

Richard Bassett		09-May-2015 21:59
Is it possible to view the aircraft in your collection? I live in Kalispell and have a small group that meets for coffee. We would like to visit your collection if possible.

Rob Simpson		03-May-2015 14:40
I was searching for the phone number because I have a Russian WWII PO-2 Bi-Plane available, but can't seem to find it. Hope that this will get results, Rob

Guest		19-Aug-2013 12:10
Terrific collection! Has anyone heard of Lone Star aircraft? A family member remembers it from the 40s-50s.

Tres Whitt		28-Dec-2011 23:35
KEEP THEM FLYING AND THANK YOU FOR SHARING THEM WITH US.THEY ALL LOOK MAGNIFICENT, BUT I,LL BET THEY SOUND EVEN BETTER...

Jeff Racette		26-Jul-2011 02:48
If you are interessted, my dad is working on 2 replicas of the Bleriot X1-2, the Military version. They gonna do the first flight this summer, and the other should be ready next summer. It could be a nice add to your collection.

Paul Milholland		17-Jul-2011 04:07
That is an amazing collection of hardware. . . .

Ann		16-Jul-2011 07:06
Wonderful opportunity to see these great planes. Great gallery Linda.

fotabug		15-Jul-2011 14:02
Wow! What an awesome collection! Some people are spoiled.

CLIFFORD W. CHANEY		14-Jul-2011 04:30
LINDA, NEAT PICTURES. I HAVE HAD THE PRIVELIGE TO STAY AT JIM'S PLACE, SIT IN ALL THE EXOTIC AIRPLANES. BIGGEST PROBLEM WAS THE WET TOWEL FROM DROOLING. CLIFF CHANEY UAL SENORITY DATE 01/14/1942. IT WAS A GREAT RIDE.

Ruth Voorhis		14-Jul-2011 03:13
Great results with the D7000 and 18-200. These shots are beauties!

Guest		14-Jul-2011 01:37
Wow! I bet Bill was ready to take a few for a spin! Any chance you got an invitation to play golf. Great pictures and what a collection

Bea.		14-Jul-2011 00:17
An excellent gallery Linda, it's wonderful that there are some people who are interested in restoring these aircraft.

Dave Mosby		13-Jul-2011 23:44
Your are definitely making friends with the new camera, beautiful job.

Laura Milholland		13-Jul-2011 23:10
"Wow" is right! What an amazing collection! How spectacular that you got to see it and have a personal tour. You got great shots - and I enjoyed the stories that went with the planes too. How did you ever remember the names of all these planes? You must've had a notebook with you! BV!

Guest		13-Jul-2011 22:14
Great Gallery Linda, how lucky to be able to do this.

Graham		13-Jul-2011 21:56
Wow I think these are wonderful Linda what a great place to take shots im envious lol.. Great claruty and super compositions here

Ed Duverger		13-Jul-2011 19:52
Thank you so much,Linda, for this very ,very interesting tour.I enjoyed it a lot. All pics have great clarity.The collection is inbelievable.The hall is so clean one could eat from the floor.Vote.

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