A quick stroll around Buster (FHC B-25)

[spookythecat]

I finally got up to Flying Heritage Collection the other day to see the B-25 and all I can say is WOW!

These pictures don't do it justice and I can only imagine what the interior looks like.

[gary1954]

Just based on the great photographs as seen across the country, you can say Wow having been up close and personal, all I can saw is Wow, she sure is beautiful

[airnutz]

Sweeet! Yup, anxiously awaiting for the interior shots!

[Pogo]

Man, a little ol' thing like that can leave a guy pretty well speechless. I'd have to give awful high marks to the photographer as well! Beautiful, THANKS for posting!!

Wonder why the glass framing is silver? Sure would make life a lot easier if you're a modeler.....

[spookythecat]

Man, a little ol' thing like that can leave a guy pretty well speechless. I'd have to give awful high marks to the photographer as well! Beautiful, THANKS for posting!!

Wonder why the glass framing is silver? Sure would make life a lot easier if you're a modeler.....

Glad you're enjoying them.

The glass framing is like that to represent the camo having been painted in the field and how the glass was just completely masked over.

Here is another example

[sgt hawk]

WOW! Wish I could have been with you Al, as clean as that 25 looks you'd hate to put oil in it.

[67N20]

Great pics as usual, forgotten your camera and lens. Canon XSI?

[Pogmusic]

Awesome. All that's needed now is some chipped paint, exhaust stains, gun blast stains, oil smears to make it look like it should --- a combat aircraft.

[spookythecat]

Great pics as usual, forgotten your camera and lens. Canon XSI?

Yep. XSi and an 18-55 lens on these shots.

[Taigh Ramey]

Check out the reverse cowl flap for carb heat. First time I have seen it on a flying B-25. Too cool!

[Ken]

Just curious ...

When OD was sprayed in the field, I thought the belly was left unpainted.
The blister guns seem to have a downward tilt.
Most wartime airplanes don't seem to have blister gun flash hiders on the muzzles.
Did wartime airplanes leave the Clayton exhausts unpainted?

Just questions. It's a beauty, hope it get to see it soon.

Ken

[lmritger]

I *LOVE* the crystal clear, illuminated shot of the engine within the cowling... that right there is the sort of thing modelers really find helpful. And I also really like the different shades of yellow used on the mission markers- that's a nice touch.

Pretty as she is, though, she needs to get "broken in" to get a proper combat vet appearance- all the building blocks are in place, it's a beautiful and accurate restoration, she just needs to get dirty to really look the part.

Thanks for the pics!

Lynn

[Pat Carry]

Frickin' nice! Thanks for the photos.

[Pat Carry]

I hope one day the B-17E will look equally as nice sitting there in the same hangar.

[The Inspector]

Is it just my perception, or did they leave the post war Hayes two pane windshield in the airplane? Given P.A.'s quest for 100% accuracy, seems odd they'd overlook this item.