The Liberty Foundation has just announced that the B-17 “The Movie” Memphis Belle will be coming to Florida. First stops are Jacksonville (Cecil Field), Nov 3 and 4 and Tampa (Tampa Exec) , Nov 10 and 11. Rides are available.
Fantasy of Flight’s Stinson L-1 has wings
The Fantasy of Flight has recently attached the wings to the Stinson L-1 and this restoration is in it final steps. Hopefully a return to the air will happen soon.
According to wikipedia, “The Stinson Vigilant was used in diverse roles such as towing training gliders, artillery spotting, liaison, emergency rescue, transporting supplies and special espionage flights.”
Collings Foundation bombers coming to New Smyrna Beach
The Collings Foundation’s bomber are heading to American Aero Services in New Smyrna Beach for their winter maintenance. The bombers are scheduled to arrive on 4 November.
C-47 “Tico Belle” to be airborne again soon
The VAC’s C-47 “Tico Belle” is undergoing final tests to hopefully be airborne again soon. This C-47 is a veteran of the Second World War.
American Aero to restore the Colling’s Foundations new F6F-3 Hellcat
The Colling’s Foundation has acquired a F6F-3 Hellcat and the restoration to flying status will occur at American Aero.
Florida Warbirds 