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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 1, 2024 7:10:59 GMT 12
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Post by dazz on Jul 1, 2024 13:50:02 GMT 12
Now there's a project! Well done boys, that'll keep you busy for a few weeks! ;-)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2024 15:47:24 GMT 12
Well that's several kinds of awesome!! How exciting!
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Jul 1, 2024 17:35:44 GMT 12
I can't see anything Dave has posted. Just a blank space followed by an ad. I can see other posted replies by dazz and Zac. Anyone else having this problem?
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Post by dazz on Jul 1, 2024 19:06:48 GMT 12
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Jul 1, 2024 19:10:20 GMT 12
That's really fantastic, likely to be yet another aeroplane I can add to the 'didn't think I'd ever see one of those' list of amazing warbirds that have made NZ home at some point.
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Jul 1, 2024 20:16:51 GMT 12
Cheers! (Still doesn't show here, though) |
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Post by 30sqnatc on Jul 2, 2024 17:43:41 GMT 12
Wow that is unexpected
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Post by Antonio on Jul 2, 2024 19:10:21 GMT 12
Geez, a few hornet nests stirred up eh? Great news. |
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Post by markrogers on Jul 2, 2024 21:28:30 GMT 12
Oh, wow, that is unexpected, what a surprise! Had a look on facebook link above, what a hornets nest it has stirred up.
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Post by Mustang51 on Jul 3, 2024 5:28:35 GMT 12
Take away the US flag from the criticism and I think you'll find most would support the move to restore. The restoration involves works that are "normal" for restoration with the exception of the wing spars. There are some complex pieces in there that require massive engineering
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Post by ErrolC on Jul 3, 2024 7:33:16 GMT 12
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Post by kiwi285 on Jul 3, 2024 14:08:24 GMT 12
Fantastic news and a feather in the cap for Avspecs. Do we know who the owner is yet and any possible timeline. I want to book my place now to see it fly. LOL
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Post by Mustang51 on Jul 3, 2024 14:12:27 GMT 12
I wouldn't be putting out my deckchair yet or ordering lunch............
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Post by kiwi285 on Jul 3, 2024 14:50:20 GMT 12
I wouldn't be putting out my deckchair yet or ordering lunch............ Bugger! |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 3, 2024 19:02:15 GMT 12
Why are people assuming it will fly in New Zealand?
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Post by oj on Jul 3, 2024 20:57:51 GMT 12
We ought to be able to "kick the tires and light the fires"
"She flew in, she'll fly out"
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Post by ErrolC on Jul 3, 2024 21:57:32 GMT 12
We ought to be able to "kick the tires and light the fires" "She flew in, she'll fly out" I wouldn't assume that the engines will arrive here on the same ship as the airframe. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2024 11:35:14 GMT 12
We ought to be able to "kick the tires and light the fires" "She flew in, she'll fly out" Is it flying in? Dave has a good point: folks are assuming a lot. I have no insider knowledge but I expect it would be much safer to ship the airframe than risk flying either way - or both - even though it would be an epic event. I’m keen to see how it plays out regardless. |
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Post by delticman on Jul 4, 2024 12:57:27 GMT 12
This is the script from the facebook page.
YANKEE LADY HEADS SOUTH — WAY SOUTH
As viewers of this page well realize, the sale of the B-17G Yankee Lady has created a great deal of controversy. This controversy does not regard the new owner, who has the will and financial ability to care for this important piece of American aviation heritage, but from the fact that the museum sold the aircraft. Plans for the bomber are interesting. As soon as some mechanical work is undertaken at Willow Run, the B-17G will be flown to Chino Airport where Fighter Rebuilders will disassemble the Fort and prepare it for shipment.
The final destination is most interesting — Avspecs in New Zealand. We recently spoke with Avspec employees who were in the final stages of assembling the de Havilland Mosquito at Chino and one commented, “The Flying Fortress will certainly be a challenge. It appears our mandate will be to restore the aircraft to original WWII operating condition. That means everything will be made functional — all the turrets will work and all systems will be as they were during the war.”
A daunting prospect? Certainly. However, Yankee Lady is perhaps the finest of the flying survivors and it already has considerable WWII equipment installed so this is a big plus since these items have become increasingly difficult to source. At Avspecs, the bomber will be broken down even further as every inch is inspected and repaired as necessary. This is certainly a bit different from Avspecs creating their “wooden wonders” but we are talking about a group of workers that are committed to the task and who, we are certain, will do an excellent job. Challenge Publications maintains a very large B-17 archive and we have let Avspecs know that they are welcome to utilize what is needed for the restoration process.
When completed, the aircraft will return to the USA. There seems to be some discussion about flying the plane back to the States but shipping would make more sense given the value of this incredible artifact. We would like to get your opinions on all this. Our thoughts on the museum selling the plane are pretty much known and we think that institution will now be on a downhill slide. As usual, we look forward to your thoughts.
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