With the utmost respect for this priceless global treasure, Mr. Lewis and the Bolero team have decided such an arduous journey requires more time. He has discovered that a batch of radiators will only last ten hours before the piece fails. This kind of failure would be catastrophic crossing the North Atlantic and Mr. Lewis is not willing to jeopardize this priceless piece of history. To overcome this challenge, the team is pursuing new technologies to ensure the Girl makes it safely to the UK. Instead of working on a short window of a summer crossing this year, the team will pursue all remedies for a safe and successful adventure in 2009.
http://www.airshowbuzz.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3145
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By: markstringer - 3rd March 2009 at 13:18
damn. let us hope they are trying to throw everybody off of the scent so its a proper surprise.
Fingers crossed.
By: Bob - 3rd March 2009 at 11:44
Last post on the topic on 13 Feb 09 – “Unofficially, I have heard it’s not happening but we’ll keep you posted!”
By: markstringer - 3rd March 2009 at 10:55
all gone very quiet on this one.Anybody have any further news on this as the prospect of 2 p38s together in europe is mouthwatering to say the least!!!
By: markstringer - 4th April 2008 at 21:17
what truth in the article in the other mag about coming over this year with the belle?
By: Arabella-Cox - 21st March 2008 at 16:49
A very good friend, sadly no longer with us, flew across the pond in the two seat Me 109 for the B of B film, with his girlfriend in the back!
By: Oxcart - 21st March 2008 at 12:32
I did see on the web a while ago of a German group who were about to set out to try to recover the other aircraft on the ‘Bolero’ mission
By: BlueRobin - 20th March 2008 at 21:50
So does this mean P-38 wartime rads only lasted 10 hours, or are they using a different more available part? I imagine 10 hours TBR when in Europe would also be pretty limiting regardless of how GG got here
By: J Boyle - 20th March 2008 at 21:45
“……the team is pursuing new technologies to ensure the Girl makes it safely to the UK. “
It’s called a container, guys.:rolleyes:
If they want the P-38 to safely fly the Atlantic, I’d recommend it be in a 747F, AN-124, C-5….
Remember, just because you can do it doesn’t mean you should do it.
I’m sure Steve Hinton doesn’t need the extra P-38 time or the chance to wear a poopy suit for a day or two.
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