Video is almost 2 years old but interesting overview of the Hawker Tempest projects at Fantasy of Flight. I understand that the person in the video retired and there is no effort currently underway to restore the aircraft.
Loss of the Colling’s Foundation B-17 “Nine O’ Nine”
As most of you are aware, the Colling’s Foundation B-17 “Nine O’ Nine” was lost yesterday in landing accident with a lost of life. Prayers and condolences to those involved.
I first saw the aircraft at Tom Reilly’s shop in Kissimmee when work was being done on it. And was happy to see it every winter over the past few years while it was undergoing maintenance at American Aero Services in New Smynra Beach.ย Saddened to hear of the loss.
C-47 “Tico Belle” involved in humanitarian relief to the Bahamas
The C-47 “Tico Belle” owned by the Valiant Air Command is making a humanitarian relief flight to the Bahamas today to deliver supplies. The island has been devastated due to Hurricane Dorian. Donations to cover fuel and other flight related items can be made via the Valiant Air Command Facebook page.
Valiant Air Command Museum update
The Valiant Air Command museum is closed Sunday and Monday, with more dates possible. The XP-82, C-47 “Tico Belle” and B-25 “Killer B” are being flown out today to destinations north.
XP-82 night time engine run at VAC Museum, 31 August — EVENT has been CANCELLED
From the Valiant Air Command:
“We have heard your questions / requests with regards to when you will be able to experience the worldโs only flying Xp-82 Twin Mustang Prototype Project (44-83887), whether it be running or outside on the ramp. Well, we can now say that we have a date when you will be able to see her outside in the day, at sunset, and at NIGHT!
Next Saturday, August 31st, we will be hosting our very first nighttime engine run, which will feature the XP-82 running both of her engines at night so our fans can see this wonderful restoration up close and personal. ๐๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐ก๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐. The pilot and owner will be present to answer any questions related to the aircraft.
Tickets will be required for this one time, exclusive event. ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ถ๐ $๐ด๐ฌ ๐ฎ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ป, and will run from approximately 6pm until 9:30pm. (Timing may be adjusted the evening of the event.) Food and drink will ๐ก๐ข๐ง be provided, so please plan accordingly. Alcohol is not allowed on the premises. Due to ramp space and safety requirements, the event is capped at 50 participants, and only open to persons who are **๐ญ๐ด ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐น๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ**. RSVP will be required for the event. Please contact our event coordinator, Tracy at Tracy.Bohrmann@valiantaircommand.com with amount of people who will be attending.
๐๐ถ๐๐ฐ๐น๐ฎ๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ โ Event is subject to aircraft serviceability and suitable weather conditions. The final call on this will be up to the aircraft owner. In the event of an event cancellation, a new date will be set or refunds will be offered. All profits from the event will go to support the Valiant Air Command 501c3 organization. The XP-82 will NOT be flying during this event.
๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐บ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐บ๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ฑ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐.”
Florida Warbirds 