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wls3
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Saturday morning had light rain and low visibility. More rain after noon then a torrential downpour.
But the sun finally broke through and flying got a late start. A really good lineup of aircraft on hand.

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More photos as soon as I can get to them

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Well done, Bill, very nice pictures. Thank you for sharing them.
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Few more from Saturday,

The P-61 now with nose art.
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Lovely photos: thanks for posting. I do wish they'd finish painting Doc: she doesn't look right without the wing bands.
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Wow, thanks for posting! Any full pictures of the Balck Widow? Have the outer wings been attached?
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Any full pictures of the Balck Widow? Have the outer wings been attached?

Here is a shot from Saturday

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Great shots, Bill! And it was good to see you at Sun N Fun back in April! It's been too long!

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Anyone else notice that "Doc" is operating without its nose gear doors? Just wondering what the rationale might be behind that (not meaning it in a critical way, just curious).

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kalamazookid wrote:
Anyone else notice that "Doc" is operating without its nose gear doors? Just wondering what the rationale might be behind that (not meaning it in a critical way, just curious).


They removed the nose gear doors just before they started the aircraft's busy tour/airshow schedule, back around late April/early May. They stated on their Facebook page that the reason they removed them was so that they could repair the nose gear locking mechanism. I suppose they won't refit the nose gear doors until they have the aircraft back in Wichita for an ample amount of time - possibly when it returns in late June, before heading back out on the road again in mid July?

Thank you, Bill, for sharing your excellent photos from WWII Weekend!
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Thanks, John! I was wondering if it was maintenance or performance related. At any rate, the new markings look great!

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Few more from Saturday.

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Thanks so much for posting the pix Bill, it's really appreciated! Lovely photography.

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Thanks so much for posting the pix Bill, it's really appreciated! Lovely photography.

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