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Chuck Gardner
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someone just called me and said it flew today. I had the day off and no one bothered to let me know it was going to be attempted again today. I dont have any details

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That stinks for you! :?

But the news is GREAT! Great job to those who made it happen.

:D :D :D :D :D

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From Tom Reilly's web page:


"The B-17 Liberty Bell Flew!

Dec. 8, 2004 at 2:40pm and 12 seconds!"


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Your wish is my command Chuck...

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Chuck Gardner wrote:
someone just called me and said it flew today. I had the day off and no one bothered to let me know it was going to be attempted again today. I dont have any details


Bummer, but those pics you sent are great anyways. I was surprised about this event, I was hoping to be there when she flew :cry:

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Great shots! Thanks

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Wow, Scott you are quick, the Registry updated with pictures and "Airworthy" You are good :P

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Another airworthjy B-17! Nothing but awesome! Congrats to everyone involved!
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Wow,
Good to hear that there are things happening in the Fort world.
LB is flying, Raiders is moving, The real Belle may or may not, and the other Belle is in Fuddy's old house while Mr. Fudd is off on a visit to see AOC.
WHEW!

BTW, Whats up with the White Shirt in the pilot seat?
I thought that was a Dave T. thing

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Wonderful news, congratulations to all involved.

Superb photos Chuck
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Chuck Gardner
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Both pilots were wearing white shirts and slacks. I asked Ray why he didnt wear his flight suit and he told me he was trying to keep away from the "dork" factor. He had just come back from Iraq flying F-16s for the Guard.
I found out today that it made a few circuits over the field and then landed.
The two peice windshield was replaced just an hour before it taxied on Tuesday. I liked it too and wished they had kept it in place. The top turrent will not be installed due to having public tours through the plane. It will also be repainted.
and thanks for the photo compliments..........

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What do you mean by it will be repainted?

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Excellent news indeed!

My hats off to the restorers!

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The paint is peeling off and there have been many new primed panels installed since the original paint was applied.

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