Dave~What's the plan for FIFI?

[B29B24crewchief]

It's not my intention to keep secrets. Just been busy and can't really say much about what happened that everyone doesn't already know. It will get fixed and all I can say to all of you is Ray Anderson and all of Anderson Aeromotive are doing everything they possibly can to turn this back around for us as quick as they can. They will get it fixed and get it right, that's a promise! We'll make AirSho!!

Thanks Brad for letting me know about this thread and answering to the speculation. No one here is upset.

By the way, there is a thread that was already started for "FIFI"?? Why don't we try to keep that one going, instead of starting a bunch of new ones??

Dave

[Ken]

Driver's license: a privilege, not a right.

Getting behind the scenes info via WIX: a privilege, not a right.

I agree with Dave, unless there is a need for a specific sub-thread, it would make sense to maintain the FIFI conversation here. Mod's -- will you consider merging the more recent threads regarding her return to the skies with this core thread?

Ken

[B29B24crewchief]

August 5th 2010

39 minutes over Midland @ 8,000 ft.

Breathtaking!!

[wwrw2007]

Well contrary to popular belief the WIX hangar isn't the official site of the CAF. As this was unfolding I went to the CAF's actual website and wouldn't you know they had updates dated 8-7, 8-9, and 8-14. WIX is a great place but I really don't see how anybody with FIFI or the CAF are obligated to post updates on here. Keep up the great work with FIFI I would much rather see your valuable time spent working on her than posting on this message board. That being said I eagerly await any updates you can post here. Oshkosh is the highlight of my summer and next year seeing FIFI there will make it the best Oshkosh ever for me.

[Ztex]

Topics Merged....there may be more merging of FIFI stuff soon...we just want to make sure the topic reads ok...

[viking73]

GREAT photo Dave!!

Thanks for posting it! I hope to make a trip out to Midland again to see you and Fifi soon.

-Derek

[Django]

That is a great photo!

Best of luck chasing the bugs!

[pontiac58]

I'm jealous!!!! Like i said before please bring her somewhere near New Jersey. I flew on her 15 or so years ago. I would love to do it again.

August 5th 2010

39 minutes over Midland @ 8,000 ft.

Breathtaking!!

[Pogo]

I've spent more time that I'm going to admit trying to find out where the name FiFi came from, but so far never even came close. Anyone care to clue me in?

[warbird1]

I've spent more time that I'm going to admit trying to find out where the name FiFi came from, but so far never even came close. Anyone care to clue me in?

It's the name of Victor Agather's wife. He was one of the people primarily responsible for the CAF in obtaining and recovering the B-29 from China Lake back in the early 70's.

[B29B24crewchief]

Thank Scott Slocom, he was in the rear seat of Howard Pardues Sea Fury with Nelson Ezell flying chase. What a great day that was!!



Dave

[3350nut]

hey dave beautiful pics of fifi she looks pretty dry so far sure hope she stays that way you guys sure did a nice job putting her back together congratulations to everyone involved. ive been reading this one thread for about 2 years now following fifis progress and problems with #2 eng im sure the guys at andersons will get it running soon. cant wait to see it fly over the shop. oh one more thing jugs are off lower end looks good

[TAdan]

Gorgeous shot Dave. Thanks for posting that one. It shows off Fifi's lines nicely.

I hope Anderson will have everything ironed out soon.

[b29flteng]

I've spent more time that I'm going to admit trying to find out where the name FiFi came from, but so far never even came close. Anyone care to clue me in?

Here's a link to a short history of FIFI.
http://www.cafb29b24.org/a/B-29-FiFi_History.htm

Here's the long version link.
http://www.warmkessel.com/jr/flying/td/jd/56a.jsp

[B29B24crewchief]

Got a call today about "The Lady in The Lake" a B-29 in Alaska near Fairbanks at an Air Force base. Tell me what you can or know about this plane. I have seen the Google stuff and see it is partcially submerged in fresh water.

Is any of it salvagable?
Does it belong to the Air Force?
Dave