HAG B-23

[Chris]

I know theres already a thread for this so the moddys can combine it if you wish but I was wondering what the latest was on the Geneseo Groups B-23 that they dragged out of Midland?

[airknocker]

From the HAG message board:
http://1941hagforums.mykingairb200.com/ ... p?f=6&t=68

[AHancock51]

Right now we're just negotiating the transportation arrangements and should be "draggin the dragon" home soon!

- Austin H.
Volunteer, 1941 Historical Aircraft Group

[Chris]

Thanks for the info guys and good luck

[AHancock51]

Thanks for the info guys and good luck

No problem! Thanks for your interest.

- Austin H.

[Pogo]

Thanks for your interest.

Oh, I can promise you there's plenty of interest in the B-23 out here. I say go ahead and post up whenever you have so much as thought about it.

[Chris]

Perhaps Craig would allow someone to post some of the pics he took during the de-mating of the wings and fuselage in Midland.

[marine air]

Maybe with the centre section demated and all, some measurements can be taken to see if anything is interchangeable with the DC-3/ C-47. If there are some parts that can be swapped for airworthy, it might save a lot of money and make it a viable candidate for airworthiness someday.
It seems like in earlier discussions no one could quite reach a consensus about the design similarities in the DC-2, DC-3, C-47, B-18 and B-23.

[Django]

Good to see Col. Mossie keeping everyone in check.

[Flying Pencil]

Great to see the old Dragon getting some TLC!

I took some photos of her in, oh, 2005? when I can will post.

[Second Air Force]

Maybe with the centre section demated and all, some measurements can be taken to see if anything is interchangeable with the DC-3/ C-47. If there are some parts that can be swapped for airworthy, it might save a lot of money and make it a viable candidate for airworthiness someday.
It seems like in earlier discussions no one could quite reach a consensus about the design similarities in the DC-2, DC-3, C-47, B-18 and B-23.

Spend a little time visiting the third page of the Flagship Tulsa thread here. http://www.warbirdinformationexchange.o ... 3&start=30

After studying these photos and comparing them to the B-23 demate you'll see that there is little in common between a DC-3/C-47 and the Dragon as far as the fuselage attachment and the center section goes. As far as airworthy repair, that will be a BIG job to accomplish on this airplane as others have already noted.

Great photos, Craig, and I appreciate the airplane getting attention paid to her.

Scott

[Chris]

I wouldnt imagine that other than maybe some landing gear parts, much would be interchangable with the Gooney family as far as structural. But I'll bet that a lot of the systems such as hydraulic valves and actuators might be. Maybe some of the fuel and oil systems too. I used to have IP manual for a C47A. Let me see if I can dig it out. If I can, you're more than welcome to it so you can compare part numbers for possible commonality. (is that a word)

[AHancock51]

Quick update from down here in Geneseo, the "Dragon" fuselage has arrived and is now residing in our main hangar! Stay posted for pics and video to come...

Austin Hancock
Volunteer, 1941 Historical Aircraft Group

[Warbird Kid]

Awesome to hear! She's in good hands.

[AHancock51]

Here's some pics of the event!

http://1941hagforums.mykingairb200.com/ ... ?f=6&t=229

Austin Hancock
Volunteer, 1941 Historical Aircraft Group