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The Collings Foundation's beloved B-17 Flying Fortress "Nine-O-Nine" is undergoing a #3 engine replacement in Burlington, VT. On September 15th, after a flight, the crew started looking into issues that they experienced and after inspection, the engine was determined to be failing. A spare engine was sent out, but unfortunately that spare encountered additional problems and a second spare is enroute to Vermont as you read this. Due to this, the B-17 has been down since the 15th and will likely be down until the end of the week. Engine replacements performed "on the road" are very costly, with total expenses soaring well above $75,000 - and even more when considering the expense of a second spare engine as we are encountering now. As you may know, the flight experience donations received from visitors flying in "Nine-O-Nine" are a very important part of keeping the Wings of Freedom Tour flying across the nation each year, so the loss of this fundraising makes it even more tough.
If "Nine-O-Nine" has ever touched your heart in the past, we appreciate your help in defraying some of the costs from this expensive and unexpected maintenance. Please click on the link below to go to our donation page for the B-17 "Nine-O-Nine" and help where you are able. Thank you so much!
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