Re: When the two B-24Js Met
Fri Oct 03, 2014 1:52 pm
We spent a day there earlier this year. We had access to Joe and according to his guys...they felt with about years worth of work it could be ready to go. It is not show quality but it looks functional. It is a real time capsule.
Jim
Jim
Re: When the two B-24Js Met
Fri Oct 03, 2014 1:52 pm
We spent a day there earlier this year. We had access to Joe and according to his guys...they felt with about years worth of work it could be ready to go. It is not show quality but it looks functional. It is a real time capsule.
Jim
Jim
Re: When the two B-24Js Met
Fri Oct 03, 2014 4:44 pm
Considering how much of the interior has been left untouched, I'd almost rather it stay grounded.
Making it a flyer would mean making sacrifices (new instruments, more space for passengers, etc.) so I'm more inclined to either fix it up as a static display (the envy of the USAFM) or leave it as is. Considering how polished Kermit's collection is, I'm surprised he's let this one look so rough.
Last time I saw it it was parked outside beside the Connie. I'm glad to see its indoors. You wouldn't happen to have more pics of the interior would you?
Making it a flyer would mean making sacrifices (new instruments, more space for passengers, etc.) so I'm more inclined to either fix it up as a static display (the envy of the USAFM) or leave it as is. Considering how polished Kermit's collection is, I'm surprised he's let this one look so rough.
Last time I saw it it was parked outside beside the Connie. I'm glad to see its indoors. You wouldn't happen to have more pics of the interior would you?
Re: When the two B-24Js Met
Fri Oct 03, 2014 7:30 pm
Kermit does not haul passengers, so that is not a issue, nor are instruments as the ones that are installed are standard and easy to overhaul. It could be made flyable and not change it's appearance.
Re: When the two B-24Js Met
Fri Oct 03, 2014 8:30 pm
Matt Gunsch wrote:JimH wrote:Kilroy was here,
Thanks for laughs Gary
First thing I look for in any photo of AM927...
Re: When the two B-24Js Met
Fri Oct 03, 2014 11:29 pm
TheBigBadGman wrote:Considering how much of the interior has been left untouched, I'd almost rather it stay grounded.
It's not 'untouched' in the sense of being standard USAAF fit.
The Indians used them for maritime patrol, and fitted them out - after 'un-demilling' them - appropriately for that role. I suspect (don't know, any one who does please comment) that a lot of what looks 'standard bomber untouched' is various stages of reconfiguration back to warbird / original fit post Indian Air Force service.
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