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Re: Official Build Thread for B-17E 41-2595 Desert Rat/Tange

Wed Aug 05, 2020 12:19 pm

She's looking pretty good so far, can't wait to see it all come together someday!

Re: Official Build Thread for B-17E 41-2595 Desert Rat/Tange

Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:23 pm

Another restoration update on the Desert Rat B-17E. The restoration team is getting the landing gear packed up so it can be sent out to be overhauled. When her restoration is completed she will be the oldest airworthy B-17!
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Re: Official Build Thread for B-17E 41-2595 Desert Rat/Tange

Sun Jan 03, 2021 5:17 pm

Here is a Youtube update from a few months ago.
Some interesting info!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kN7Itn ... swithChuck

Andy

Re: Official Build Thread for B-17E 41-2595 Desert Rat/Tange

Fri Dec 31, 2021 11:25 am

Great update! She has come along in her restoration this year well done!
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