Warbird Information Exchange

A little bird told me that 44-30010 is being towed North from Wahpeton, North Dakota to the Fargo Air Museum today. I will see if I can get some photos from the moving crew to post here...

Video from Facebook of the move...
https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/vid ... 09&fref=nf

They made it safely to the Museum. One small issue.
The gate at the airport is too small...
All photos courtesy of M Tisler.

And finally in front of the Museum's Hangar. They made it through the gate...
Photos courtesy of M Tisler

What a time capsule for the layers of old markings. Wonder what the "499" on the nose refers to?

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All right, Mister Dorfmann, start pullin'!
Pilot: "Flap switch works hard in down position."
Mechanic: "Flap switch checked OK. Pilot needs more P.T." - Flight report, TB-17G 42-102875 (Hobbs AAF)

It was fun to see the lack of traffic.
A guy could do worse than live in N. Dakota.

Good to see it get a good home.

Here's an idea...leave it in post-war TB-25 markings.

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That would be a great tribute to the longevity of the usage of the B-25 in post-war. Agree with ya

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Gary Lewis
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So what is the history of 44-30010?

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Ain't no sunshine when she's gone!

Something like this perhaps?


http://www.aircraftarchaeology.com/tb25n.html

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Christopher Soltis
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Chicks Dig Warbirds.......right?

hear hear!

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I'll third that motion! Love to see more written about the postwar use of the famous WW2 birds.

Mark T sent me these pictures from the weekend. They reinstalled the outer wing panels and are preparing for the Beck/Odergaard Wing Dedication on December 13. Looks like they get them started young in Fargo. Bravo!

That is awesome to see such a young group of kids working on a warbird!

Tom P.

The story is great too. Mark told me with the exception of two adults (Tim McPherson and Francis Butler) nobody showed up to help. These young guys are docents and helpers at the Museum and bust their butts doing whatever needs done, mostly the stereotypical stuff kids get stuck with. Being shorthanded and also knowing small arms and hands would help in a lot of tight areas, Mark hollered down from the man lift, “Hey, any of you guys want to give us a hand with this job?” He said he’d never heard so many broom handles hit the floor at one time from all corners of the hangar! He added that the kids were great to work with, responsible, listed to directions and asked questions. The moral of the story is don’t assume the kid you’re tripping over hanging out at your local museum aren’t interested or can’t help…sometimes they’re just shy and need to be asked. The rewards are there for all involved and another generation of enthusiasts is being added to the fold.

John