The American Aero webpage has been updated with new pictures of P-51 N5444V restoration. The wings and engine have been attached to the fuselage.
A-36 update from American Aero Services
American Aero Services has updated its site with some pictures of the A-36 restoration.
VAC Newsletter, Oct-Dec 08 is online
The Valiant Air Command have posted their Quarter 4 newsletter on their website.
Highlights include:
• Work on the 2009 airshow is underway. Dates are 13-15 March 09.
• C-47 “Tico Belle” is still under going maintenance to get it airworthy again. They have been doing some engine run-ups and found issues.
• Looks like they getting a L-5 Sentinel restoration project.
• They have sold their UVAC-66.
2009 Collings Foundation Tour Dates
The Collings Foundation website is starting to list the 2009 dates for the first two months of the Florida tour. There are some holes in the calendar so look for some updates. Looks like the B-24, B-17 and P-51 start the tour with the B-25 joining later on. This schedule as of: 12 Nov 08.
Dates Details
January
1/16 – 1/19 Ocala, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51)
Airport: Ocala Regional / Jim Taylor Field
1/19 – 1/21 Zephyrhills, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51)
Airport: Zephyrhills Municipal Airport
1/21 – 1/23 TBD
1/23 – 1/26 TBD
1/26 – 1/28 Fort Myers, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51)
Airport: Page Field Airport
1/28 – 2/1 Boca Raton, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51)
Airport: Boca Raton Airport
February
2/2 – 2/4 Vero Beach, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51)
2/4 – 2/6 Pompano Beach, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51)
Airport: Pompano Beach Airpark
2/6 – 2/8 Fort Lauderdale, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51)
Airport: Fort Lauderdale Executive
2/9 – 2/19 Maintenance Break
2/20 – 2/23 Keystone Heights, FL (B-17, B-24, B-25 & P-51)
Airport: Keystone Airpark
World Air-Space Expo, Kennedy Space Center
I did not have the chance to go to the show at the Kennedy Space Center but the weather was beautiful for it. The local news was up in arms over the traffic. There are some great pictures over at Fence Check.
