Warbird Information Exchange

The CAF Dixie wing was scheduled to do a flyover during the Indy 500 pre-race ceremonies with the SBD Dauntless and the Red Nose Mustang.

Instead the flyover was a TBM Avenger and a different Mustang.

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remember the Oogahonk!
old school enthusiast of Civiltary Warbirds and Air Racers

I don't think the SBD has flown this year, down for repairs. The 500 was not listed on the wings flight schedule.

Nice to see the Tom Wood Mustang in the air. I saw the Air Force flyover during the pre race coverage but I missed the warbirds.

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It was on the CAF RSS Feed page;
http://commemorativeairforce.org/rss/511-caf-s-sbd-to-open-the-indy-500


Thanks for the identification.


(google pic)

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remember the Oogahonk!
old school enthusiast of Civiltary Warbirds and Air Racers

Which airport are Tom Wood's aircraft kept?

Indianapolis Metro the last I knew.

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Thank you, I was in and out of the big airport last week and was thinking of them. At least I was able to see the Indy race track and Lucas Field...

Well, there is a company called "Tom Wood Aviation" at "Fishers International" airport. (google result for Indy Metro )

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remember the Oogahonk!
old school enthusiast of Civiltary Warbirds and Air Racers

The large hanger on the west side of the airport houses the collection.

SBD has been down due to a bad engine. I believe they just got a new one this past week and will have her back up in the air soon.