American Aero Services, open hangar day

wls3 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 12, 2019 5:28 pm

Good crowd on hand for American Aero Services open hangar day today in New Smyrna Beach, FL.
Hellcat getting closer and looking real good,

What ever happened to TP-51C Betty Jane?

P-38

and TF-51 "Toulouse Nuts" sitting outside in the sun

Also on hand were 2 TBMs, B-25 "Tondelayo", B-17 "909", and B-24 "Witchcraft"

Jerry O'Neill · **Posted:** Sat Jan 12, 2019 7:33 pm

Thanks Bill! Always good to see your photos!

Chuck Gardner · **Posted:** Sat Jan 12, 2019 8:15 pm

Great picture report!

Chuck Gardner · **Posted:** Sat Jan 12, 2019 8:15 pm

Great picture report!

Pat Carry · **Posted:** Sat Jan 12, 2019 11:56 pm

Wow, the Hellcat is looking great!! Thanks 4 the photos!

David Legg · **Joined:** Sun Dec 31, 2006 1:07 pm **Posts:** 293

Any shots of the various Catalina projects there?

Dan K · **Posted:** Sun Jan 13, 2019 10:19 am

Yes, another big "thank you" to Bill S. for the great pics!

Among their many admirable qualities, the Collings Foundation has been quite good at giving their aircrafts' restorers the opportunity to receive due accolades and adoration at Oshkosh. I'm confident I speak for many when I express great hope that the F6F spends part of this coming summer in the upper midwest!

(Can one EVER have too many Hellcats?)

WIXerGreg · **Posted:** Sun Jan 13, 2019 11:02 am

I don't know how close it is to flight, but it would be awesome if the Hellcat could make Thunder this year! I think the last time I got to see a Hellcat fly it was Planes of Fame's.

Betty Jane looks a bit different than the last time I saw her!

GRNDP51 · **Joined:** Fri Sep 22, 2017 1:34 pm **Posts:** 331

All of their planes are masterpieces!!! Second what Greg said, hoping the Hellcat will tag along with the Corsair to Thunder!

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