Aircraft

[Texas Lawdog]

Leo, We need about  50 to 60 Gs to repair the engine on the B24. Hopefully the HQ will loan us the money.

[Four-Eyed Buck]

Parts for those engines ought to be getting pretty rare, I would think. some might even be make your own

[Texas Lawdog]

Those ol radial engines are scarce but our mechanics can make parts if they can't be found. We have a large parts network among the restoration outfits. Spare parts are sometimes traded for other parts needed. We have 3 spare engine cores for the A26 we are restoring. They are worth about 20,000 dollars a piece.

[Arcey]

FYI

Rode out to Pungo yestitty. Enjoyed the AC in the station wagon. They Junkers has been moved to the main buildin', still outside. Chuckie's inside the Fighter Factory. 'Bout all I could see was the verticle stabilizer. Didn't get out. Didn't want someone to tell me I shouldn't be back there.

[Texas Lawdog]

I am glad to know that the folks at the Museum are taking good care of "Chuckie".  The CAF has a JU-52 at the HQ in Midland. It is not currently assigned to any unit at the present time. I am hoping to come out to Va. ina year or two and visit the Museum.

[Texas Lawdog]

I called the Museum at DA Beach and purchsed a membership. I told the lady on the phone that I helped take care of "Chuckie" when she lived in Fort Worth.

[Arcey]

Welcome to a hunk of Pungo.

Them folks respect that airplane, no doubt. Moreover, I'd offer they respect those who designed 'er 'n built 'er. Those what restored 'er 'n the good doctor. Now it's up to them to keep 'er up 'n proud.

We got zeplin rides outta ORF this weekend. Always wondered what it's like ta ride in the Goodyear blimp. This is close. But for $375.00 for forty five minutes, I'll never know..........

[Leo Tanner]

They wanted 420 bucks for a short ride on a B 17 out here.  Just bein able ta climb inside an never get off the ground was a pretty penny.  I unnerstand they need a way to pay for the restorations.

[Steel Horse Bailey]

4 big radials are thirsty.

'Tho I'd prob'ly never be able to afford it, I feel it'd be worth the ca$h.  If only I could win the Lottery ...

Hell, if I win a Lottery I'll be right in there with rides and donations, and maybe even an ownership partner set-up!

Ahhh ... dreams!

[wildman1]

I think it would be worth the money as long as ya could afford it. Problem with me is I'll never win the lottery. I stopped buying tickets. WM

[Texas Lawdog]

The Lottery would be nice. I would probably purchase an aircraft and donate it to the CAF, I would purchase one that they do not have in their inventory.

[Steel Horse Bailey]

The Lottery would be nice. I would probably purchase an aircraft and donate it to the CAF, I would purchase one that they do not have in their inventory.

I think it would be worth the money as long as ya could afford it. Problem with me is I'll never win the lottery. I stopped buying tickets. WM

Hold on, here!  You have to buy  tickets to win?!!

Dang - there goes MY chances!

 

 

[wildman1]

Sorry Steel Horse, my intent was not to disilusion another poor soul.  WM

[Texas Lawdog]

Work is progressing along nicely on our A-26 restoration. The plane should be finished by the end of July. I will try and post some pictures when the plane is finished and back at Fort Worth.

[Steel Horse Bailey]

Cool!  Make 'em BIG!

[Texas Lawdog]

We've got our monthly squadron meeting on Sat., so maybe some info on the work being done at Breckenridge.

[Arcey]

Thank you for your courageous service to this country.

Rest in peace, sir.

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/06/john-alison-daring-wwii-ace-dies-dc-98

[Four-Eyed Buck]

A member of the original Flying Tigers. Coincidentaly, the Military Channel is running a two parter about the Tigers this week and next. First part aired last night at 9, the second will be next tuesday at 9. They have Tex Hill on there pretty exclusively. This week kinda laid the groundwork on how the Tigers got there.
Alison and Ajax Baumler made the first night intercept of bombers in China..............Buck

[Texas Lawdog]

I got to meet Tex and his wife several years ago on a Southwest Airlines flight to Midland for the CAF AirSHO.  We now have a Tex Hill Wing in the CAF.  One of our friends is the daughter of one of the "Black Sheep".  Her Dad  was wrestling with "Pappy" and broke Pappy's leg. His name was Ed Shifflet.

[Texas Lawdog]

I got an e-mail this morning from the Vintage Flight Museum in Fort Worth.  "FIFI" will be returning to our Hangar for a few days for R&R after the tour. She is supposed to arrive sometime today.  Leo, Ol'927 is still down for repairs at Addison on #1 engine.

[Texas Lawdog]

Leo, I got some more bad news. I just got an e-mail about a B-17 crashing and burning near Aurora, Illinois.  The "Liberty Belle" with 7 aboard, crashed while trying to make an emergency landing due to engine problems. All 7 people got out, but the plane was a total loss.

[Leo Tanner]

I know the LB, that is very sad to hear.  I Wright Cyclone is a complex engine and it's hard to imagine how many mechanics are out there that know them well enough.  Just a shame.

We have had some single engine jobs flying over the last two days.  One this morning was a Mustang with aluminum finish.  Have to find where they are headed but haven't seen anything in the news about a show.

[Four-Eyed Buck]

They had a picture of the scene on Fox a bit ago. Whole fuesalage is gone from the wings to the tail. Glad the crew got out okay....................

[Arcey]

Damn...............

Glad the crew survived.

http://www.wthr.com/story/14893917/vintage-plane-crashes-in-illinois

[Texas Lawdog]

Leo, That Mustang may be from the Planes of Fame museum. How far are you from Chino?  I am sure the owners of the "Liberty Belle" will try and find a replacement when they have enough coinage.