Warbird Information Exchange

A couple of new pictures on the DOC web site main page. Nothing new on the status update page in a long time. Makes you wonder if this project has come to a halt...

http://www.b-29doc.com/

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Flip the engine mounts backwards and have a mini b36

Sure is a shame in snow for such a trreasure it will corrude and rust there.. it needs a nice donor and some money thrown and some shelter.. sigh

It won't be long before that shine is off that polish...

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"Everyone wants to live here (New Jersey), evidenced by the fact that it has the highest population per capita in the U.S..."

Why aint the glass and cockpit covered up gezzus that a stupid move ruin all the hard work.. ive seen alot of warplanes covered in snow in sheets and matts so why doesnt DOC groundcrew do it?

Anybody else notice that Boeing isn't listed as a sponsor ?

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"You cannot invade the mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind each blade of grass..."
Admiral Isoruku Yamamoto

Sad.....very, very, sad.....

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Kind Regards,
Gary Lewis
J.A.F.O.

If I remember correctly, isn't Boeing putting up money for the B-29 out here in Seattle? They could at least donate something for a hangar. It woud be pocket change for them.

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-Al Sauer
http://www.flickr.com/photos/spookythecat

Not taking sides here, but Boeing-Wichita housed the Doc project up until they sold much of the Commercial facility to Spirit. It was after the split that the B-29 was kicked outdoors. It really needs a hangar, that is for certain.

Scott

Notice the engine sitting exposed under the left wing. You can really see it in the second picture...

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"Everyone wants to live here (New Jersey), evidenced by the fact that it has the highest population per capita in the U.S..."

And the issue with SPIRIT is that it is owned and run in C-eh A-eh N-eh A-eh D-eh A-eh, and obviously they seem to not give a hoot about the airframe

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Don't make me go get my flying monkeys-

I feel bad for the crew that busted their asses to get it that far. Heartbreaking...

Does anyone know if any work is being done on it...at all anymore?

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"Everyone wants to live here (New Jersey), evidenced by the fact that it has the highest population per capita in the U.S..."

Few weeks ago, I found on youtube a video of the APU's running test, taken after the move of the plane outside.

It's really a shame to see this bird under the snow after all the work the volunters put on it.

Some friends of mine there were involved in the restoration, but not since they moved it outside.


B

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documenting restored B-17s and those undergoing restoration to flight:

Doug is typed in the B-29, so it would a great fit at Cavanaugh's

Lynn