DanielAt the B-24 Liberator Memorial we don’t only have the hangar and aircraft we also have smaller displays which are transportable.
At times we get out to fetes and local shows across Victoria to display and inform people about what we do. These public displays help to raise our profile with a wide range of people.
Shown below are photos where we see some of our displays. We take displays which include merchandise, engine, cockpit and gun turret. One photo is from a 2013 event and the others are from the more recent 2014 event held at Gisborne
If interested in donating money online to our historical project, we suggest to login into http://www.paypal.com and then enter our paypal address – [email]b24liberator@aapt.net.au[/email] – to send money.
Merchandise display – https://www.facebook.com/B24Werribee/photos/pcb.1424637647801412/1424627841135726/?type=1
Engine display – https://www.facebook.com/B24Werribee/photos/pcb.1424637647801412/1424627831135727/?type=1
Interactive cockpit display – https://www.facebook.com/B24Werribee/photos/pcb.1424637647801412/1424627844469059/?type=1
Gun turret display – https://www.facebook.com/B24Werribee/photos/pcb.1424637647801412/1424627837802393/?type=1
DanielWe have a update showing photos of recent work done to the fuselage while it is in storage at Rathmines.
There are detailed plans underway to hopefully reach some of the organisation’s goal regarding the restoration and display and we will be able to update when information is available.
More information can be seen on their webpage at http://rathmines-catalina.com
DanielIf interested in donating money online to our project, any person will need to login into http://www.paypal.com to send the money.
Once logged into paypal, you will need to enter in our paypal account address to send money, this address is shown below –
[email]b24liberator@aapt.net.au[/email]
Thank you for taking time to read this and we appreciate any money generously donated. All money received in from donors helps to keep our various projects going.
DanielTime for another B-24 project update…. we have got some nose area photos to show how we are progressing. Each week will we try to show a different section of the aircraft to educate our followers.
Also we are having a BBQ for Volunteers week tomorrow so will try and get some more photos to share.
As shown in order with the photos.
1…Colin installing oxy gear & lines in the nose area.https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1.0-9/10356153_1422619198003257_2069163881127660064_n.jpg
2…Norton bomb sight plus bomb aimers control panel.https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1.0-9/10273983_1422619204669923_4493337048569318368_n.jpg
3..Nose gear bay looking back.https://scontent-b-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1.0-9/10295741_1422619234669920_2128988476794631366_n.jpg
4…Nose gear bay looking fwd.https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1.0-9/10363953_1422619288003248_6121715403824364184_n.jpg
Our 2nd lot of photos show more of our people who make this project happen.
Remember everyone volunteers their own time to help rebuild this B-24 Liberator.. no one is paid.
1… John is a preservation specialist. He can return anything to almost new appearance & is happy to spend all day doing it. We don’t know where we would be without him.https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/v/t1.0-9/10372045_1422620371336473_3615362269972289691_n.jpg?oh=8b0933a36bde691b4bf7508433c4d2d8&oe=53EE6C75
2…Dave. Every organisation has someone that knows past history and future plans. Dave is it for the B-24.https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/10376168_1422620364669807_9095780188380771572_n.jpg
3… Frank, our “Mr fix it man” and new volunteer, Dom attending to the wheels on out test stand, while Tony offers advice from the fork lift.https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/10371424_1422620368003140_4551169475911704355_n.jpg
DanielSome great news to share from Brisbane…. another mile stone reached today in the return to flight efforts for A-26 Invader VH-VNI.
Initial engine runs ups were successful and clean with no hiccups. System checks also completed with 100% results. Ground trials also proved brakes and other systems are operational. More engine runs are due over the next few weeks but this will depend on the results of oil analysis. Congratulations to John Dunne and his team at Aviation Component
Services (Qld) Pty Ltd for their work on the propellers and to Cameron, Rebecca and all the team at Performance Aero Pty Ltd. Final thanks to Randal McFarlane for bringing this aircraft to Australia for all warbird enthusiasts to enjoy.CLick on the attached file to see the video of the engine runs.https://www.facebook.com/phil.buckley/posts/10202003873558045
DanielHere is a link to the helmet –
https://www.facebook.com/phil.buckley/posts/10201996061602751
DanielKen and Doug tickling the ribs of the Oxford while big brother looks on. Thanks to John for the great pics.
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DanielI have found my document from the Narromine Mossie project.
This is the summary as best as i can see fits.
The Narromine Mosquito Restoration Project Inc.
They are intending to reproduce a DH.98 Mosquito to honour the type’s WW2 and RAAF’s legacy. The project has full support of the Narromine communities, HARS, national and international organisations.
2 members of the project Geoffrey Dowse and Terry Healey who run it, along with other members, have put in 15years to secure Mossie structures and parts from around Australia for the planned restoration.
Adding to this, they say Glynn Powell from NZ who has managed the manufacturing of replicated Mosquito fuselages and wings, will potentially help them complete this Aussie project if it can be realised.
The aircraft would once complete, become a living memorial but the project is time limited they note.
They are seeking a relatively cashed up donor/s or rich sponsor/s perhaps to help as I understood to buy a NZ based fuselage/wing set.. which will help them form the basis of the project.
They have contact details available on their handout i note.
DanielHere is some more of my photos covering the Wings Over Illawarra airshow in more details and showing more of the warbirds , displays and setup.
https://www.facebook.com/philbuckleyphotography/posts/283645831809487
https://www.facebook.com/philbuckleyphotography/posts/283647538475983
https://www.facebook.com/philbuckleyphotography/posts/283649138475823
DanielVaried news updates this week to share – all photos supplied by Ron
A late one in from Anzac Day. Nat Eichler (radio operator) in the back & John Baker (Nav) next to the driver. Both attended our B24 Squadron reunion the next day at the hangar along with about 80 Vets & their family’s. https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1.0-9/p180x540/10256316_1418824295049414_2506209347644764465_n.jpg
The B24 & I presume other aircraft of that period, used these “speed screws & plates” to attach pipe & electrical cable clips to the stringers. Ive found countersunk screws on line but not the round head type with a flat end. Can anyone head me in the right direction ? https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/p180x540/10325587_1418817518383425_6425114596992362961_n.jpg
B24 President, Doug (left) and the ever helpful Ed finishing off a mould for the radar dome while Hangar Manager, Tony (front) and Graeme erect scaffolding at the rear spar of the stb wing. https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/p180x540/1544322_1418819188383258_8350419595838855480_n.jpg
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DanielThis week news is for the people rather than the aircraft.
On 26th April 2014 the annual reunion for those who were in RAAF B-24 Liberator squadrons during WW2 was held at the hangar.
We had 80 veterans, family & friends attended this year for lunch along with lots of talking…..
As usual, a great event.
Pic 1: Hangar crew members who worked at the event.
Pic 2: Feeding the hungry throng.
(Thanks to Judy Gilbert)
https://www.facebook.com/B24Werribee/photos/pcb.1417640711834439/1417640191834491/?type=1
https://www.facebook.com/B24Werribee/photos/pcb.1417640711834439/1417640178501159/?type=1
DanielTomorrow is April 25 … Anzac Day.
A day on which all servicemen and servicewomen are remembered and honoured for their service to the nation.
We especially remember those who have sadly died and many others who have been or were injured in combat and peacetime events.
Many B-24 crews served in WW2 and are in some parts forgotten by the public with other aircraft and units taking the public’s attention.
The B-24 Werribee memorial hopes to educate people a bit more to ensure the B-24 service is never forgotten.
Not to be forgotten are the Oxford and Anson trainer crews.
It would be nice to raise $176 tomorrow in a tribute to the former A72-176 service in WW2. With 651 people alone on the facebook page following that could be easily broken.
All money goes towards upkeep of the project.
Consider a donation at this link –
DanielSome more news – https://www.facebook.com/B24Werribee – 3 young visitors recently sat in the upper gun turret.
DanielWe have an exclusive offer for people wishing to follow the B-24 restoration project.
For the 1,000th facebook page “like” the selected person will receive 1 of the following items to choose from –
1 – a history of the restoration written by a worker book,
2 – a project branded notebook
3 – a project branded pen
We are at 580 likes – so maybe suggest to your friends to join up and maybe one of them will be the lucky gift winner courtesy of the Werribee B-24 Liberator project. Visit their page at https://www.facebook.com/B24Werribee
DanielB-24 project update – This week not too much happened at the hangar this week, as many volunteers are away on a break.
Some work tho was undertaken on following –
* Volunteers are still working on the saddle.
* Charles is refining the Norden Bombsight display. He has a Norden rigged up so that visitors can see the tracking mechanism working.
The 4 men in the photo ( Lto R) are Ed, John, Nat, Vern.
All men served in Liberators during WW2 and appear for work at the hangar at least once a week, generally more often. They are very young, active “oldies”. (Photo Judy Gilbert)
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