Sun Apr 09, 2006 12:31 pm
Are there any plans to make the B-24 airworthy?
Sun Apr 09, 2006 12:58 pm
The last time I remember their B-24 flying is when Collings B-24 had Schlitz Sponsorship which was between 1995-1999, because in the movie Seven-teen & Twenty-Four they have footage of "All American" flying with "Joe".
Mon Apr 10, 2006 6:03 pm
Hmmm,
I am assuming that the 24 is outside because of the festivities on Saturday night?
Did anybody go to the Warbird Dinner?
I am assuming that the 24 is outside because of the festivities on Saturday night?
Did anybody go to the Warbird Dinner?
Photos!
Mon Apr 10, 2006 7:55 pm
Terrific photos - thanks for sharing them! No A-26, though 
- was it there at all, or stuffed away someplace dark?
- was it there at all, or stuffed away someplace dark?
Mon Apr 10, 2006 8:28 pm
I guess no sign of the B-17G (44-83525) he has in disassembled storage?
Mon Apr 10, 2006 8:37 pm
The A-26 was mentioned by Kermit when he was answering questions, that it will be flying next year sometime. Its with Aero Trader, IIRC they did the B-25 as well.
I asked about the B-24 to the guides giving the tour why it was outside. I was hoping that it was going to be the flying aircraft of the day!
But, they said it was outside b/c there was no place to put it at the moment.
The last time I saw the B-17 was pre-hurricane Andrew. The tour guides mentioned that it "flew" and was found a mile away. I never got a chance to ask about it, but I'm pretty sure its not the same B-17 that is on display in the diorama as Piccadily Lily.
Pete
I asked about the B-24 to the guides giving the tour why it was outside. I was hoping that it was going to be the flying aircraft of the day!
But, they said it was outside b/c there was no place to put it at the moment.
The last time I saw the B-17 was pre-hurricane Andrew. The tour guides mentioned that it "flew" and was found a mile away. I never got a chance to ask about it, but I'm pretty sure its not the same B-17 that is on display in the diorama as Piccadily Lily.
Pete
Mon Apr 10, 2006 9:56 pm
Yep, the airplane inside is 44-83542, or the most parts of it, which flew as air tanker N9324Z. 44-83525 was reportedly moved from Tom Reilly's facility several years ago up to Polk City, and I thought it was stored outside at the facility. Hard to miss a B-17, though.
Mon Apr 10, 2006 11:11 pm
The hangars have been completely restacked since we were there in December. Marauder and B-24 were in the first hangar with the Spitfire.
Hangar #2 seemed to be where the flyers and pets were kept. ( P-51 Cripes A'Mighty & the C model, B-25).
Major restoration on the Marauder? Not sure what you would consider major ? Kermit said it was pickled, it would definitely need a thorough going over before it flew ( annual, hose replacement or at least checks, etc...) but I thought it was pretty well put together when he flew it out of California.
Hangar #2 seemed to be where the flyers and pets were kept. ( P-51 Cripes A'Mighty & the C model, B-25).
Major restoration on the Marauder? Not sure what you would consider major ? Kermit said it was pickled, it would definitely need a thorough going over before it flew ( annual, hose replacement or at least checks, etc...) but I thought it was pretty well put together when he flew it out of California.
Tue Apr 11, 2006 6:01 am
I would be neat if he got a B-29 put together. What's the status of Fetile Myrtle?
Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:12 pm
aerovin wrote:Yep, the airplane inside is 44-83542, or the most parts of it, which flew as air tanker N9324Z. 44-83525 was reportedly moved from Tom Reilly's facility several years ago up to Polk City, and I thought it was stored outside at the facility. Hard to miss a B-17, though.
Across the street is another hangar, strictly for storage that is off limits. My guess is that 525 might be stored there. The diorama using 542 is pretty neat. Its complete and well stocked. You walk thru the back end and there is a suround soundtrack of a B-17 mission, complete with .50 cal guns, ic banter etc... Standing in the bomb bay if you look down there is a screen where you see the bomb bay opening and the target below. I have pics of the cockpit and bombadier postion on the photobucket album. Outside the B17 is displayed in mx, btwn eng 1 & 2 there is an access panel removed and a animatronic figure is working on it, all you see is a tourso and his leg going up and down with shop sounds eminating in the background. Bad thing is the display is too dark!!
quote" I would be neat if he got a B-29 put together. What's the status of Fetile Myrtle?"
Yes and the B-17 and Lancaster as well!! I don't know where he'll find the time!
Pete
Tue Apr 11, 2006 2:38 pm
Amazing pictures..thanks for posting...
Does anyone know when the B-24 and Marauder last flew?
Good to see that many of the aircraft rotate in and out of the hangars...
Does anyone know when the B-24 and Marauder last flew?
Good to see that many of the aircraft rotate in and out of the hangars...
Tue Apr 11, 2006 3:36 pm
Here you go. This is what she looks like now.
Tue Apr 11, 2006 3:43 pm
Here is the cockpit of the A-26 at FOF in storage.
Tue Apr 11, 2006 3:57 pm
Say whaaaaaaat?????? Didn't Tallichet restore this aircraft less than 40 flight hours ago?Col. Rohr wrote:The 26 flew in 2000 that I do know it had its engines run about three years ago.
The problem with both aircraft is that they need to be completly restored from the frame up.
Tue Apr 11, 2006 4:13 pm
Didn't Aero Trader prepare it for the ferry flight to Polk City?