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They have not yet completed the transfer of all the aircraft from Alverca to Sintra.

The Hurricane at Alverca is I believe a replica, of materials unknown.

http://www.abpic.co.uk/photo/1076656/

Mark

I was then told that it was a composite airframe, largely made out of original parts…. Back then it was displayed inside.

If I’m lucky I still have the slides somewhere.

Staying with the Tracker…. 159 grounded…

Hell Hawks! by Robert F. Dorr & Thomas D. Jones

It’s the combat history of the 365th FG.

Another classic interior.

Elvis’ Jetstar.

So as I mentioned, there was a lot more to Gruimman names than just cats.

Don’t forget the Mohawk!

From a flying Fokker to a grounded one..

Well, it’s not an A-2 Jacket. but I wear it all the time!! The photo was taken after the first session and is far from completion. Right now it’s almost finished and some details are going to be added coming week.

Its inspired by this.

The best news is there is more than one being restored.
In the same hangar as the Belle is the sole surviving “Sharktail” early B-17…a D, a early-war combat veteran named The Swoose.

And about 30 miles from those two ships is the restoration effort of a private group of a B-17G currently called Champaign Lady.

And at the Mighty 8th museum located near Savannah ,Ga is this one.