Search for Dick Bong's P-38

[Dan K]

https://madison.com/news/state-regional ... 0c0e7.html

[sandiego89]

https://madison.com/news/state-regional/museum-historical-group-launch-search-for-wreckage-of-ace-pilot-richard-bongs-crashed-plane/article_fa911941-5437-5984-b640-610f3eb0c0e7.html

I wish them luck, would be a interesting find- as long as it does not turn out to be like a another South Pacific vacation/expedition like a certain other organization!

The article mentions the portrait of Marge was a blown up portrait. Wonder how it was bonded on? Long gone for sure, but was always a nice touch.

[JohnB]

The article mentions the portrait of Marge was a blown up portrait. Wonder how it was bonded on?

Years ago I read it was covered with fabric dope (on hand for control surface repairs) to make it weather resistant. I don't know if it would also act as an adhesive.