tulsaboy wrote:
Please, please don't throw any stones my way, but I wanted to ask... a couple of the CAF guys around town here are claiming that they have talked with the B-24/B-29 squadron guys, and that Ol 927 is going to undergo a nose art repaint. They are claiming that one side is going to have the US Flag (as per the neutrality scheme) and that the other side is going to have some modified version of the old Diamond Lil noseart. Is there any truth to this rumor? I was just shocked when they started making the claim, but thought I'd come get the straight skinny from those in the know. So... truth or fiction? Thanks for your help.
kevin
Kevin
For the past year or so there has been alot of discussion about the name of Ol' 927. There is a feeling that for whatever reason the name Ol' 927 just never caught on, and people still ask where Diamond Lil is. She has been known as Diamond Lil for a long time.
At this point I do not believe that there has been a final decision made upon any possible name change. However if there is I believe that the basic paint scheme will remain and Diamond Lil will return.
I want to make very clear that in no way is the discussion of the possible name change meant as a slight to Gary or Django. Unfortunately as a squadron we have a very large debt that we must clear, and if changing the name is the best way to improve our revenue, that is what we will do.
I can assure you that if a name change is decided upon I will let you guys know, and post pictures. In the meantime please continue to support the CAF and our squadron.
Chris
CAF
B-29/B-24 Squadron
Public Information Officer
http://www.cafb29b24.org