Weeks TP-40N flies again

Kermit Weeks has gotten his TP-40N flying again after sitting for the past 4 years. Work was needed on the landing gear system as this aircraft had a landing gear not retract. Weeks previously had a landing gear failure on his other P-40 and decided to install a secondary system to the TP-40N.

American Aero Services P-51 Restoration

The new Collings Foundation North American TF-51D Mustang being restored at American Aero Services will be named “Toulouse Nuts.” According to the Collings Founcation, “The Foundation’s TF-51D is one of three original TF-51Ds remaining in the world. This fighter will be painted in its original markings as a West Virginia Air Guard, 167th Fighter Squadron P-51.”

American Aero Services Open Hangar Day, 10 January 2016

American Aero Services will be hosting an Open Hangar Day, 10 January 2016.

CAF Dixie Wing P-51 “Red Nose” touring Florida

The following dates have been announced by the CAF Dixie Wing, who will be touring their P-51 “Red Nose” with CAF Airpower tour. The CAF Airpower tour includes the B-29 Fifi. For more details on the tour, visit here: https://floridawarbirds.wordpress.com/2015/11/12/florida-caf-airpower-tour-in-2016/

The dates are:

February 24-28, Clearwater, Florida
March 2-6, Sarasota, Florida
March 7-9, Leesburg, Florida
March 16-20, Naples, Florida
March 23-27, Lakeland, Florida
March 30-April 3, Daytona, Florida