By: Peter - 18th March 2011 at 23:10
Wow she is really coming along thanks for the info and pics!
By: Bellarine - 18th March 2011 at 22:34
I was down there last week and it is looking magnificent, full credit to them for such an incredible ! They are also starting work on an Oxford apparently..these pics were taken in a hurry and only on the iPhone so apologies for the quality
By: mark_pilkington - 18th March 2011 at 21:37
Does anyone know how they are coming along with the B24 and also is it still going to be ground runnable??
Peter,
The nose turret position has been fully restored and the turret was ready to go in last time I was there, the rear turret is under extensive restoration, the ball turret is fully restored and operable, but I dont think any are yet installed.
Good condition engines are in hand and I think a number already restored to running, but not installed in the airframe.
It is still intended to have it ground running and taxi-able, the issue at the moment is the development of an appropriate long term museum for display with space for ground running and taxi-ing.
Its up the road from me, I will try and drop in over the next few weeks and take some photos.
They are doing a wonderful job!
regards
Mark Pilkington
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March 18, 2011 at 2:20 pm