What happened to the CAF Indy 500 flyover..?..

[Lon Moer]

The CAF Dixie wing was scheduled to do a flyover during the Indy 500 pre-race ceremonies with the SBD Dauntless and the Red Nose Mustang.

Instead the flyover was a TBM Avenger and a different Mustang.

[BK]

I don't think the SBD has flown this year, down for repairs. The 500 was not listed on the wings flight schedule.

[WIXerGreg]

Nice to see the Tom Wood Mustang in the air. I saw the Air Force flyover during the pre race coverage but I missed the warbirds.

[Lon Moer]

I don't think the SBD has flown this year, down for repairs. The 500 was not listed on the wings flight schedule.

It was on the CAF RSS Feed page;
http://commemorativeairforce.org/rss/511-caf-s-sbd-to-open-the-indy-500

Nice to see the Tom Wood Mustang in the air. I saw the Air Force flyover during the pre race coverage but I missed the warbirds.

Thanks for the identification.


(google pic)

[Lynn Allen]

Which airport are Tom Wood's aircraft kept?

[WIXerGreg]

Indianapolis Metro the last I knew.

[Lynn Allen]

Indianapolis Metro the last I knew.

Thank you, I was in and out of the big airport last week and was thinking of them. At least I was able to see the Indy race track and Lucas Field...

[Lon Moer]

Indianapolis Metro the last I knew.

Well, there is a company called "Tom Wood Aviation" at "Fishers International" airport. (google result for Indy Metro )

[hurricane_yank]

The large hanger on the west side of the airport houses the collection.

[Steve S]

SBD has been down due to a bad engine. I believe they just got a new one this past week and will have her back up in the air soon.