I've just seen a news item on Fifi ~ here is the edited down text .....
Bomber to miss air show
By Marty Roney Montgomery Advertiser
The B-29 Superfortress "Fifi" has been grounded with engine problems.
Fans of World War II warplanes got some bad news Friday when it was announced the last B-29 Superfortress in flying condition won't make it to next month's air show at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base.
The Commemorative Air Force's "Fifi" is grounded with engine problems, said Keith Mottas, tour director for the CAF's B-29/B-24 Squadron in Midland, Texas. Needless to say, finding someone who can repair a 60-year-old Wright Cyclone R3350 engine can be difficult.
"We had just completed a major repair on one of the wings, which had some extensive corrosion," Mottas said. "The No. 1 engine developed oil pressure problems, and we sent it to be overhauled. The repair work won't be completed until mid-April, so we will miss the Maxwell show. We are very disappointed because we were looking forward to making the show. We all know Montgomery is a great military town."
The full story can be found at
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/app ... 00338/1001
As she will be giving rides this summer ~ I can't wait to see her back in the sky !
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Peter
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