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by TAdan
Sun Apr 07, 2013 5:11 pm
Forum: Warbirds and Such Things
Topic: B-17G 44-83387 On the Move
Replies: 18
Views: 21197

Re: B-17G 44-83387 On the Move

What exciting news! Thanks for sharing pics of the move. 8)
by TAdan
Sun Mar 31, 2013 7:02 am
Forum: Warbirds and Such Things
Topic: B-25 to be recovered from Alaska
Replies: 1
Views: 3839

B-25 to be recovered from Alaska

Just saw this announced this week. Looks like a group is planning to recover 44-30733 from a sandbar in Alaska.

Here is their webpage... http://sandbarmitchell.org/
by TAdan
Sun Jan 20, 2013 5:32 am
Forum: Warbirds and Such Things
Topic: Memphis Belle, July 1976
Replies: 13
Views: 24166

Re: Memphis Belle, July 1976

Just came across this group on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Memphis- ... 2385216388

Looks like there are several pictures of the Belle during her time in Memphis.
by TAdan
Sat Jan 19, 2013 6:25 am
Forum: Warbirds and Such Things
Topic: Rebuild of B-17F 42-3455 "Lucky 13"
Replies: 120
Views: 8928846

Re: The start of Lucky 13

Wonderful project Ray. I am impressed with how much you've accomplished so far. Looks like you are well on your way.
by TAdan
Sat Dec 01, 2012 6:10 am
Forum: Warbirds and Such Things
Topic: Restoration of B-17E 41-2595 "Desert Rat"
Replies: 62
Views: 454357

Re: Desert Rat update?

The instrument panel looks great Bill.


Nice wall decor too. 8)
by TAdan
Sat Aug 11, 2012 6:05 am
Forum: Warbirds and Such Things
Topic: Black Jack veteran takes flight on EAA B-17.
Replies: 1
Views: 3039

Black Jack veteran takes flight on EAA B-17.

Aluminum Overcast is in town this weekend and I spotted this article this morning. http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/08/flight_brings_world_war_ii_vet.html I'll be going to the airport later today to check it out. Edit... And here are some pictures of Aluminum Overcast from this afternoon. :D Th...
by TAdan
Fri Jun 29, 2012 5:08 am
Forum: Warbirds and Such Things
Topic: Last one , the OTHER flying B-29No
Replies: 3
Views: 5073

Re: Last one , the OTHER flying B-29No

Kermit posted on his blog the other day about flying Fifi and had a few comments about his B-29. He mentions that his B-29 restoration is a long way off. http://blog.kermitweeks.com/ http://blog.kermitweeks.com/?p=4687 Here is an older post, it looks like Aero Trader may be fixing up one of his nose...
by TAdan
Thu May 31, 2012 12:22 pm
Forum: Warbirds and Such Things
Topic: Swamp Ghost to the Pacific Aviation Museum.
Replies: 1
Views: 2797

Swamp Ghost to the Pacific Aviation Museum.

The Pacific Aviation Museum in Pearl Harbor announced on their Facebook page that the Swamp Ghost will be reassembled and going on display there. It looks like they are planning on displaying it as it looked while it was sitting in the swamp.
by TAdan
Sun May 20, 2012 6:33 am
Forum: Warbirds and Such Things
Topic: Rides With Chuck - Desert Rat Update
Replies: 2
Views: 3620

Re: Rides With Chuck - Desert Rat Update

Excellent update! The Rat looks to be progressing nicely. 8)
by TAdan
Sun May 20, 2012 6:21 am
Forum: Warbirds and Such Things
Topic: B-25 44-86844 to Legend of Aces Aviation
Replies: 3
Views: 6242

B-25 44-86844 to Legend of Aces Aviation

Scott, I noticed you mentioned this B-25 nose section was listed on ebay earlier this month in you latest B-25 news update. Legend of Aces Aviation posted on their facebook page that they have acquired this B-25... Here is the announcement from their page. Finding its way to her new home here at Leg...
by TAdan
Sat Jan 28, 2012 6:17 am
Forum: Warbirds and Such Things
Topic: Restoration of B-17E 41-2595 "Desert Rat"
Replies: 62
Views: 454357

Re: Desert Rat update?

Wonderful update Bill. Nice to see the "Rat" is coming along. 8)
by TAdan
Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:21 pm
Forum: Warbirds and Such Things
Topic: B-17 Co-op Article in Air & Space
Replies: 0
Views: 5769

B-17 Co-op Article in Air & Space

Just found this posted on the Air & Space website. Looks like it will be in the March 2012 issue.

http://www.airspacemag.com/military-avi ... c=y&page=1

Interesting article about the B-17 co-op. I recognized several names from the board. :wink:
by TAdan
Sat Dec 24, 2011 7:47 am
Forum: Building an RV-8
Topic: RV-8 Website
Replies: 23
Views: 73613

Re: RV-8 Website

It's been quite a while since I checked on your RV-8 project you made some very impressive progress this year Scott! Nice job.
by TAdan
Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:50 am
Forum: Warbirds and Such Things
Topic: Latest Pictures for 41-2595
Replies: 8
Views: 7385

Re: Latest Pictures for 41-2595

Thanks for the update. The stabilizers are coming along nicely.
by TAdan
Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:48 am
Forum: Warbirds and Such Things
Topic: Don Brooks 2nd B17
Replies: 12
Views: 22905

Re: Don Brooks 2nd B17

It is very exciting to see something recognizable as a B-17 taking shape on that jig. Thanks for the update.