HAG B-23

Chris · **Posted:** Tue Sep 28, 2010 8:55 pm

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 · **Posted:** Tue Sep 28, 2010 9:23 pm

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

AHancock51 · **Posted:** Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:58 pm

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 · **Posted:** Wed Sep 29, 2010 11:51 pm

Thanks for the info guys and good luck

AHancock51 · **Posted:** Thu Sep 30, 2010 1:54 pm

Chris wrote:

Thanks for the info guys and good luck

No problem! Thanks for your interest.

- Austin H.

Pogo · **Posted:** Thu Sep 30, 2010 7:12 pm

hagkid91 wrote:

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 · **Posted:** Thu Sep 30, 2010 7:51 pm

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 · **Posted:** Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:43 pm

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 · **Posted:** Fri Oct 01, 2010 4:09 pm

Good to see Col. Mossie keeping everyone in check.

Flying Pencil · **Joined:** Sun May 04, 2008 11:31 am **Posts:** 161

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 · **Posted:** Sun Oct 03, 2010 10:45 am

marine air wrote:

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 · **Posted:** Sun Oct 03, 2010 2:36 pm

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 · **Posted:** Tue Oct 12, 2010 2:06 pm

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 · **Posted:** Tue Oct 12, 2010 4:35 pm

Awesome to hear! She's in good hands.

AHancock51 · **Posted:** Tue Oct 12, 2010 5:19 pm

Here's some pics of the event!

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

Austin Hancock
Volunteer, 1941 Historical Aircraft Group

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