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B-17E Desert Rat: Most Recent Update
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The Most Recent Update of the Restoration of B-17E 41-2595
The Restoration Log in Words and Photos
The History of Desert Rat (B-17E and XC-108A s/n 41-2595)
How You Can Help: Needs/Disposal/Contact Information, Etc.
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March 2008
"There has been some fitting of new bulb angle and ribs in the nose, and riveting done on the nose skins." (Photo by Bill Stanczak) |
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March 2008
Work continues on the nose window frames in Georgia. Bill notes "We're about to pull the trigger on the wing carry through spars, a project that was on, off, on, off, and on again over the last 18 months. But, some operators are realizing that having new carry through spars on the shelf offer a good measure of insurance." (Photo by Bill Stanczak) |
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March 2008
We have also been working on our throttle quad, making some new aluminum pulleys and panels. (Photo by Bill Stanczak) |
Main Desert Rat Page
The Most Recent Update of the Restoration of B-17E 41-2595
The Restoration Log in Words and Photos
The History of Desert Rat (B-17E and XC-108A s/n 41-2595)
How You Can Help: Needs/Disposal/Contact Information, Etc.
Back to the Main Aero Vintage Page
Updated: 03/29/08