Hi Jack,
The team has been working quite hard on the project. Right now, it is slated to be a static exhibit. That is primarily a function of finances at the moment. There is nothing to say that it can't fly or won't fly, but at the moment there aren't the funds available to say with confidence right now that it is headed towards flight in a reasonable amount of time. That being said, the folks in KC have been working on their TWA DC-3 for more than a decade, and it is still creeping towards flight.
I have heard the same story about the flag. Doesn't mean that it's true, but it sure has made the rounds! I also heard from an ex-AA pilot that said that if they forgot to take the flag in before takeoff and it flew away during flight, that AA would deduct the cost of a new one from their paycheck. He said that he was quite particular about making sure that he pulled it in right before takeoff!
As a side note, I did eventually track down one of those original flagship flags, from a 1930's AA stewardess, and have it hanging on my wall. They are really tough to come by.
kevin
_________________ FOUND the elusive DT-built B-24! Woo-hoo!!!
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