B-26K Counter-Invader Restoration ("Special K")

[skymstr02]

I dont know what looks rattier, that black push me pull you, or that worn out broom? Both look like that have been rode hard and put up wet!

[Obergrafeter]

Shouldn't that broom have wisks on both ends?

[NImrodA26]

Call the POLICE! That person in the red shirt has obviously stolen my wifes' car!

[A26 Special K]

Call the POLICE! That person in the red shirt has obviously stolen my wifes' car!

and here she is making her getaway!! The thing I don't understand is.... bringing a tractor to a plane and car show sure seems like bringing a knife to a gun fight??? Police have been notified. I believe that is the evidence you are looking for in the perp's right hand. JR PS Randy, is this the same wife who decided to take you to the AF Museum when she had other choices???

[NImrodA26]

....................Randy, is this the same wife who decided to take you to the AF Museum when she had other choices???
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Yep, that would be her. In the two days we were there, we spent about 15 hours in the museum. She enjoyed ever minute of it. She's still talking about it. She loves history and there's lots of it there. I'll bet the price of this tire would make one for Special Kay seem to be a real bargin!!

[A26 Special K]

[quote="NImrodA26"]....................Randy, is this the same wife who decided to take you to the AF Museum when she had other choices???
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Yep, that would be her. In the two days we were there, we spent about 15 hours in the museum. She enjoyed ever minute of it. She's still talking about it. She loves history and there's lots of it there. I'll bet the price of this tire would make one for Special Kay seem to be a real bargin!!

I see no evidence of her ever riding a broom..... hmmmm...??? Oh wait, I get it.. April Fool's. You almost got me. She is way too nice to you..... Just better hope she doesn't see your remark or you may find out for real when you wake up with a pox all over you!! The price of a tire for the K right now is running about $3500 unmounted. Wow, I wonder if they can even find a B-36 tire anymore?? We got two new main tires, but are still looking for a good nose tire. There are some diamond treads out there, but that would not be appropriate for the era of the K. They are 36SC's and are used on the nose gears of the A-26, B-24, B-29 and as the mains for the P-38. If anybody knows a source, please let me know... Thanks!! JR

[A26 Special K]

Well, the time is up. We had no winners in figuring out the connection between Gen. Custer and the adoption of the Star Spangled Banner as the National Anthem. Here 'tis.... After the loss of Gen. Custer and those units of the 7th Cavalry who were with him on the north end of the battlefield of the Little Big Horn River in Montana, those troops who were with Major Reno and Captain Benteen and survived on the southern end were moved to an area on the northeast corner of the Black Hills in S. Dakota. Yes, that's right.. not all of the 7th Cav was lost and in fact, the majority of it was still intact. They were given the task of building a fort which became known later as Fort Meade. The town of Sturgis grew up not far from the camp. Still with me so far? In 1892, the wife of the post commander, Col. Carlton, suggested the Star Spangled Banner would make a good tune for the post's flag retreat in the evening. Being a good husband, he took the suggestion.. kinda like Randy taking the suggestion to go see the AF Museum... anyway, other commanders saw the ceremony and the practice soon spread. After awhile, the Secretary of War heard it and then put out orders for all military posts.. including the Navy.. to use the Star Spangled Banner in such manner. Finally, Congress caught up to adopt the National Anthem in 1931. Incidentally, the last survivor of Custer's units on the north end was a badly wounded horse named "Comanche". He was taken to Ft. Meade and treated like royalty for many years. He was later moved to Ft. Riley, Kansas, to spend the rest of his days. He was one of only two horses given full military honors upon his passing. And now you know the rest of the story!! JR

[A26 Special K]

While we are at it, what is the connection between South Dakota and the K? See if we have any detectives who can figure this one out??

[LadyO2Pilot]

The thing I don't understand is.... bringing a tractor to a plane and car show sure seems like bringing a knife to a gun fight??????

Plan A was to bring the ratty old black O-2 of which DZ speaks; then get tractor and bring it with the witchy conveyance.......How could the Spring Fling handle a pilot with three modes of travel in one place????? But the ratty old black bird decided it didn't want to fly anymore until I dumped a bunch of green backs into its Lord Mounts............so just for The Other JR's amusement I arrived with the other two steeds (Plan B).........and he wasn't even there to see.......but that is another story and will require a lunch to be provided later to ease the temper tantrums.

And Randy, what a nice wife you have.....I'm so glad she enjoyed the AF museum!!!!!

[eagle21]

Call the POLICE! That person in the red shirt has obviously stolen my wifes' car!

and here she is making her getaway!! The thing I don't understand is.... bringing a tractor to a plane and car show sure seems like bringing a knife to a gun fight??? Police have been notified. I believe that is the evidence you are looking for in the perp's right hand. JR PS Randy, is this the same wife who decided to take you to the AF Museum when she had other choices???

That's an awfully big tractor for such a pretty young girl. We got there late on Saturday-about 4:30-and missed you on all of your conveyances for the day.

John

[NImrodA26]

While we are at it, what is the connection between South Dakota and the K?
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Well, one of her "sisters", 17640 is in the South Dakota Air Museum.

[skymstr02]

But the ratty old black bird decided it didn't want to fly anymore until I dumped a bunch of green backs into its Lord Mounts............

I'm replacing the Lord mounts on my plane now too, geez, they are proud of those puppies!

[A26 Special K]

While we are at it, what is the connection between South Dakota and the K?
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Well, one of her "sisters", 17640 is in the South Dakota Air Museum.

But is that really 640? And how is it a sister besides coming from OnMark? JR

[A26 Special K]

But the ratty old black bird decided it didn't want to fly anymore until I dumped a bunch of green backs into its Lord Mounts............

I'm replacing the Lord mounts on my plane now too, geez, they are proud of those puppies!

Well, guess that makes 3 of us. Haven't started looking for them yet. I suppose it is time though. Yall don't make it sound very encouraging. Like so many things on the K, expensive seems to be a common thread. Hope it turns out good for all of us!! Good morning... JR

[LadyO2Pilot]

But the ratty old black bird decided it didn't want to fly anymore until I dumped a bunch of green backs into its Lord Mounts............

I'm replacing the Lord mounts on my plane now too, geez, they are proud of those puppies!

No, dear........I'm replacing the whole engine. I actually replaced the mounts several years ago.....piece a cake compared to the engine