Did they manage to salvage the remains of the wing tips and any other parts that dropped off?

Yup, but only temporarily. Although i am sure temporarily will still be several years.

“Swamp Ghost will be one of the crown jewels in the Museum’s aircraft collection, with plans to restore this aircraft to static exhibit. While funds are raised for restoration, Swamp Ghost will be on display in a specially constructed outdoor exhibit, resembling the Papua New Guinea swamp in which it was found, the perfect backdrop for this historic artifact. Once restoration is completed it will join our other vintage aircraft inside Hangar 79 here on historic Ford Island. “

Although outdoors isn’t ideal, (i hope they can give it some cover), I rather like the idea of leaving it on display till restoration can begin.
Granted, as long as deterioration can be controlled.

http://www.pacificaviationmuseum.org/supportus/B-17-Swamp-Ghost

I have accepted CGI is a necessity nowadays…but there is still a difference between good CGI and bad CGI. I reluctantly accept we will not see any aerial combat sequences in anything other than CGI.
Still, I hope they are able to have a good number of real planes at least on the ground, maybe taxiing and some nice gratuitous flybys. And considering the era we are in and there are not that many original or restored warbirds left…if an incorrect mark gets in there according to timeline, I would still be appreciative and not nit pick.

I am wondering…is there a bit of a shifting of policy at NASM now regarding the restoration of airframes and keeping things in original camo? I think it is great to for example see the 163, even in it’s rough shape with original markings, etc. Or is this just a temporary display till it is on the resto schedule.

BF109 Rudder and/or Parts

Seeking BF109 Rudder and/or parts. F/G preferred, but not exclusive.

I have never heard of rearmament, secret or otherwise. From the small amount I understand of postwar german (west) military, the first talks of rearmament of West Germany began quietly (but not secretly) in 1950, only 5 years after the war.

But I have read postwar information on the debriefing of German Military personel. A lot of detail in particular was collected on teaching the West how to deal with any potential conflicts with the Soviet military.

Actually, after looking a bit more, I believe it is bottom of left side, frames 3 and 4.