Roll Out ceremony pictures

[peter]

Tom, was this the one that was near the Canada/Montana border?? Looks like a first class restoration to me wel done!

[Tom H]

Corsair 166b

She is static

Circumstances, particularly the fact the City is closing our airport, made going to a flyer impractical. That said there is nothing in the restoration that would preclude the final steps to make her a flyer given
a) A runway
b) More time
c) A lot more money

So while would prefer a flyer, reality steps in.

Besides there is a very good place for museum pieces, they tell the story to a broader audience in ways a flyer can't. As a pilot I want flyers, but as Executive Director I want to have our guests inspired, moved and absorbed in our history.

There is a place for both

Gary1954

Didn't take your comments as knocking anything, matter of fact good questions.

The "ladder" is a good example of what we try and do with our facility, out of the 50 (approx) aircraft on display all but a few are not roped off. We want guests, particularly young guests to be able to get up close to see and feel our history. Select aircraft are open to the public without supervision, a select few are open under supervision so guests may "get in" the aircraft and live, for moment" the time.

We have an ejection seat (disarmed) they can try on, parachutes to wear for a moment and other such features to truly involve them in our history.

Tom

[Tom H]

Tom, was this the one that was near the Canada/Montana border?? Looks like a first class restoration to me wel done!

No Peter

I know which one you mean and I don't know where it has disappeared to.

This one was the 'parts queen' for a water bombing operation in Northern Alberta. She was stored at the family farm for decades and parts used to keep the others in the air.

It was donated by Terry Harold and his family from the Lamont Alberta Area who we thank and appreciate for donating the base airframe.

Tom

[Tanker 336]

As was mentioned. The Harold family (shown here) Terry, Brian & Ruth were the steward's of this B-25 airframe for 40 years until they donated it to the museum back in 2002. Just a side note to people not familiar with the Harold family. Terry owned Lancaster KB976 at one time as well (attempted to use it as a water bomber) Kermit Weeks now has possession of it.

[Dan Johnson II]

Looks wonderful. One question though. Any particular reason the fuselage gun packs are on?

[Tanker 336]

Video clip explaining the reason for taking the current livery for this airframe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Rl54KsgCr8

I apologize for the quality of this video, I had to shorten it for You Tube to accept.

http://www.youtube.com/user/B25master?feature=chclk

[Tom H]

Looks wonderful. One question though. Any particular reason the fuselage gun packs are on?

Morning

The 418 Squadron B 25s in the 1950s were equipped for ground strafing and low level bombing as part of the first line of defense of the North during the Cold War....

This aircraft is restored and equipped to represent the 418 Squadron aircraft of the period.

Tanker 336

Thank you for your posts.

I have been trying to hit our archives but have simply been too busy so your pictures, video and articles have been greatly appreciated.

I knew the Harold family was due to join us but I was too busy with nuts and bolts on the day to know if they had made it. Thanks for posting their picture I am glad to see they were able to join us.

Tom

[Lightjug]

Thanks Tom once again to you and your crew... outstanding job! Rolled my eyes at the Edmonton Sun picture and caption.... apparently the museum team put "50" hours into this restoration.

Tanker, thanks for sharing those pics!

I stopped by on Sunday to snap a couple of quick pics.

[Django]

That is a good looking B-25. I've not seen that particular livery before, but I like it.

[Zachary]

That's a sharp scheme to be sure! Great job all around!

Zack

[Tanker 336]

Tom,

Thanks for the accolades. As you can see I've attached a few more pictures of one of Terry Harrold's B-25's. By the way Albert DeCosta says hi (I work wth him)

Greg Rees

(AKA)Tanker 336

[Tom H]

Thanks again Tanker 336

The photos are great!

Say hi to Albert

Tom

[ahilton]

Is there anyway to make contact with the Harold family?

I'd love to know more about their time with Kb976 to record the full story of that complicated aircraft.

http://www.timefadesaway.co.uk/strathallan/kb976/kb_976_intro.html

Its great to see the matching liveries on KB976 and the B-25 for Northwestern Air Lease as pictured on this page.