Trip report: American Aero Services

I have made a few other posts on some of the work being done at American Aero Services, like P-40, B-17 and the N1K1, but there is other work being as well as other aircraft on site awaiting action.

The former VAC TBM Avenger that landed in the Atlantic Ocean during an airshow.

The Collings Foundation’s TF-51 “Toulouse Nuts”.

The Collings Foundation B-25 “Tondelayo”.

Some PBY work being done.

Help paint P-51 Precious Metal

If you have on your bucket list, the desire to design a paint scheme for a P-51, here is your chance.

If you have on your bucket list, the desire to design a paint scheme for a Reno Air Racer, here is your chance.

Thom is offering a chance for you to do just that. Rules are listed below.

PM paint contest

P-51 “Precious Metal” volunteer offering

Want to work on a P-51? Want to work on an air racer? Here is your chance.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The annual winter rebuild of Precious Metal started today. If you’d like to join in the efforts of an Unlimited team, please e-mail thom@race83.com

Though we have all required skills on the team already, the following would come in handy: Composite, sheetmetal and bondo/paint. Although the only real requirement is enthusiasm. We can train anyone…

The airplane is located at the Kissimmee Air Museum in central Florida.

Thanks!

Engine run of P-51 Luscious Lisa, NL51MV

The first engine run of P-51 Luscious Lisa occurred a couple of month ago at the Trudeau Warbird Enterprise in Punta Gorda. This is the first running of an engine on this airframe since the hard landing back in 2008.

 

P-51 N5444v has been repainted

The P-51, previously known as “Dixie Boy” has been repainted and is now known as “Miss Kandy”. This Mustang is based at Stallion 51.