Aircraft

Texas Lawdog · May 23, 2011, 12:26:57 PM

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 · May 23, 2011, 12:43:41 PM

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

Texas Lawdog · May 23, 2011, 07:02:24 PM

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 · May 26, 2011, 04:55:34 PM

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 · May 26, 2011, 05:27:27 PM

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 · May 27, 2011, 11:48:55 AM

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 · May 28, 2011, 06:26:25 PM

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 · May 28, 2011, 08:15:19 PM

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 · May 29, 2011, 06:00:11 AM

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 · May 29, 2011, 07:49:25 AM

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 · May 29, 2011, 08:02:27 AM

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 · May 29, 2011, 10:42:26 PM

Quote from: Texas Lawdog on May 29, 2011, 08:02:27 AM
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.

Quote from: wildman1 on May 29, 2011, 07:49:25 AM
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 · May 30, 2011, 05:29:35 AM

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

WM

Texas Lawdog · June 01, 2011, 10:59:58 AM

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 · June 01, 2011, 04:06:30 PM

Cool! Make 'em BIG!

Texas Lawdog · June 01, 2011, 04:13:46 PM

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

Arcey · June 08, 2011, 05:05:58 PM

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 · June 08, 2011, 05:22:03 PM

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 · June 08, 2011, 05:30:52 PM

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 · June 13, 2011, 08:52:36 AM

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.