Yankee Lady - Departed for Madras 10/19/2024

lucky52 · **Posted:** Fri Oct 17, 2025 5:03 pm

Specifically, if anybody knows, what will they be doing to it during this 5 to 7 year restoration? Thanks.

Tim Savage · **Joined:** Mon May 03, 2004 8:26 pm **Posts:** 632

JohnB wrote:

Tim Savage wrote:

And I would politely suggest you are incorrect….based on my 30 years in this industry

So, if experience in type means nothing, I can take my Porsche to a VW mechanic?
Both German cars, should be fine. :lol:

You can do whatever you want with your car. Let the warbird experts figure out where to send their projects. AvSpecs is certainly capable of fitting out this B-17 with all its combat equipment which is what they are doing. Since this is the first time that this has been done by any shop, I think you will find there isn't anyone with that expertise. The heavy structural work is staying in Oregon with the guys that are doing several wing spar projects.

I would hesitate to send any of my projects to Warren. No matter what the type.

Tim Savage · **Joined:** Mon May 03, 2004 8:26 pm **Posts:** 632

JohnB wrote:

Tim Savage wrote:

And I would politely suggest you are incorrect….based on my 30 years in this industry

So, if experience in type means nothing, I can take my Porsche to a VW mechanic?
Both German cars, should be fine. :lol:

You can do whatever you want with your car. Let the warbird experts figure out where to send their projects. AvSpecs is certainly capable of fitting out this B-17 with all its combat equipment which is what they are doing. Since this is the first time that this has been done by any shop, I think you will find there isn't anyone with that expertise. The heavy structural work is staying in Oregon with the guys that are doing several wing spar projects.

I would hesitate to send any of my projects to Warren. No matter what the type.

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