Warbird Information Exchange

It was on the roster for reading world war 2 weekend. Today it’s not. Anybody know if it was cancelled for maintenance etc?

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" I am a nobody in aviation, but somebody to my family."

I heard they needed a landing gear trunnion or fitting. Parts needed to be made/installed. Taking longer than expected.

https://www.facebook.com/B29B24Squadron ... 5473348675
Oct. 2020
"CONGRATULATIONS! Diamond Lil fans have reason to celebrate!
We have reached our fundraising goal for the production of Diamond Lil's new structural parts!
There has been an amazing amount of participation and generosity from B24 fans and supporters across the globe. In a year of so many challenges for all of us, you have stepped up with donations to fund the production of these parts and keep Diamond Lil flying.
The order has now been placed to begin the manufacturing process for Diamond Lil's new parts. It will take the coming months and into the winter for these parts to be completed, then installed, on Diamond Lil. We anticipate Diamond Lil to be flying again by late spring of 2021, pleasing crowds and educating all once again.
From this point forward, as you see pictures and hear stories about Diamond Lil and the impact she is making on those that see her fly and learn about her role in our victory of WWII - you can feel proud, because you were a key part of making this happen.
Thanks to all for your generous contributions!
Jonathan Oliver
B29/B24 Squadron Leader
Tour Manager"

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45-47=-2

As of Sunday, 05/02, Diamond Lil was sitting on jacks in the VFM hangar with no main landing gear yet. Work continues behind the scenes.

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Dean Hemphill, K5DH
Port Charlotte, Florida

Thanks for the info! Anybody have a time frame? Week, month, several months?

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" I am a nobody in aviation, but somebody to my family."

Tuesday...

Phil

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A man's got to know his limitations.

I would bet on the latter.

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45-47=-2

That's strange, I was told Thursday..

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Matt Gunsch, A&P, IA, Warbird maint and restorations
Jack, You have Debauched my sloth !!!!!!
We tried voting with the Ballot box, When do we start voting from the Ammo box, and am I allowed only one vote ?
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Nah, since Mr. Cavanaugh's involvement years ago, all dates got changed to Tuesday, in line with his father's repeated statement that anything and everything will be finished on "Tuesday" (hence the name of the C-47 - "Mr. "C", It's Tuesday"). (See - viewtopic.php?f=3&t=28857 2nd to last post for the story from Doug J.).

No, that's Desert Rat/Tangerine.

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All right, Mister Dorfmann, start pullin'!
Pilot: "Flap switch works hard in down position."
Mechanic: "Flap switch checked OK. Pilot needs more P.T." - Flight report, TB-17G 42-102875 (Hobbs AAF)