Avenger Bu. 53914 to a new home - By Mike Rawson (64 Pics)

[Scott Rose]

I recently had a chance to meet WIX-member Mike Rawson as he prepared Avenger Bu. 53914 for the trip to it's new home in Arizona. He has generously allowed me to collect the pictures of this process and create this thread. Hope you guys (and ladies) find this interesting.

August 8, 2017

[Scott Rose]

August 13, 2017

[Scott Rose]

August 14, 2017

[Scott Rose]

August 15, 2017... ready for the road

[Scott Rose]

August 10, 2017 - Me and my son Tony visit Quonset.


Some powerful beards


Mike and Eric


Me, Mike and my son Tony

[2banaviator]

Stellar!
What are the plans...static display or return to the air?

Beautiful cockpit, looks complete...?
Note the original concentric fuel quantity indicator, specific to early TBM's.

[Scott Rose]

Stellar!
What are the plans...static display or return to the air?

Beautiful cockpit, looks complete...?
Note the original concentric fuel quantity indicator, specific to early TBM's.

It is my understanding that this Avenger will fly

[Warbird Kid]

So sad to see one of the only air museums in the area close and the aircraft being transported out of there. (Still hoping for the CASC to pick up some airframes.) But I am glad she will return to the air.

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[Scott Rose]

So sad to see one of the only air museums in the area closed and the aircraft being transported out of there. Still hoping for the CASC to pick up some airframes. But I am glad she will return to the air.

It is very sad, but after seeing the damage to the building I understand the reasoning a bit better. Still wish the museum it could have been saved.

[Warbird Kid]

Would be nice to see Collings Foundation take over the hangar, restore it, and base their Navy aircraft there.

FM-2
F4U-5N
F6F-3N
TBM
A-1E
S-2F
PBY-5A
Goose
UC-78 (JRC-1)
Maybe even the TA-4J?

Who knows!

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[C VEICH]

Can the new owner be revealed? I look forward to seeing this bird at some point in the future.

[Warbirdnerd]

Can the new owner be revealed? I look forward to seeing this bird at some point in the future.

The CAF Arizona Wing

[phil65]

Glad she found a new home...

Phil

[marine air]

Excellent photos , thanks. Sad for the locals but it is almost always great news when an old aircraft finds new owners, and a new cash infusion. A very practical warbird for the CAF mission.

[Lon Moer]

Can the new owner be revealed? I look forward to seeing this bird at some point in the future.

The CAF Arizona Wing