A true visionary and enthusiast who saved some great airframes. Well done Mr. Soplata.
I'm not sure a
true visionary would've just brought them home to rot away in the woods. Something should be done to salvage what's still salvageable...
On edit: I just found and read the article in Air and Space Smithsonian:
http://www.airspacemag.com/history-o...000009/?no-ist
Reading of the effort Mr Soplata went through and the meager resources at his disposal makes my comment seem altogether misguided. I'm in awe of the man...