dodgem37 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 http://www.airspacemag.com/history-of-flight/crowdsourcing-saves-ddays-first-airplane-180955983/ Pretty amazing. Sincerely, Mark coogrfan, tucohoward, Bill Cross and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Lapin Mal Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Incredible! Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Matt Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Wow Mark. How's that eh? One intrepid geek saves the day Matty Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 W O W!!! I JUST saw her!!!!!! I had no idea what she was...............only that it was the "worst paint Id ever seen" on a flying C-47. Her paint was thrashed, but she was parked front and center at OshKosh this past week for AirVenture 2015. I have some pics somewhere.............. Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Fantastic, I'm glad that such a historic aircraft has been saved and now has a bright future Cheers Dennis Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Neat Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Fantastic. I think I want to be in Normandy for 2019 75th anniversary. Out2gtcha and Derek B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Fantastic. I think I want to be in Normandy for 2019 75th anniversary. Wouldn't THAT be a once in a lifetime trip Derek B and Bill Cross 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Wouldn't THAT be a once in a lifetime trip My son and I spent three days there two years ago. It's an AMAZING place. Much of it looks as if it has hardly changed in 70+ years (e.g., St. Mere Eglise). Out2gtcha and Derek B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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phasephantomphixer Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Phew, that was a close save! Good to read that they're planning to keep details like hand brushed D-day stripes, etc. Bugs me to see today's warbirds all polished and glossy when they weren't. Sure, a crew chief could've been asked to wax a wing for speed, but not most all like you see. Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rr01 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 I hope no one minds me reviving this because I took care of that plane BEFORE it went to Basler for turbo conversion. I'll try to be brief while addressing some of the comments, particularly the Vietnam paint scheme as a gunship. The airplane had two data plates, the original C~47 one and the subsequent one as a DC~3C. The plane flew into retirement and was remade as an airshow circuit AC~47. The guns protruded out the left side but there were also ten first class airline seats forward of the guns for those historical rides. Around '10 the owners flew it back east to Basler for them to do a heavy check on the wings. While it was there Basler made them a tremendous offer for the plane which they accepted. I was disappointed but at least I still have the tow bar {No, it isn't for sale}. The mockup guns are still stored elsewhere. When the economy tanked the plane lost great value and was never converted to a BT. The rest is history. When I came across this topic I felt the need to give some background. Another comment on here was about all the shiny planes out there. "Puff" ALWAYS had a long line because we let people tour the plane. I NEVER charged but still managed to fill a black painted coffee can with the notice; "Every drop in the bucket is another drop of oil". The owners gave me free reign because I knew the gun and I knew the mission. I have great stories from Viet vets and WWII vets that could only be told around this plane. I met two stewardesses, one USAF one who flew MATS out of Charleston AFB in the '50s and another who flew Continental to/from Vietnam. This is my first post here solely because of the topic though I also have a great interest in large scale models. I'll keep searching my innumerable external hard drives for some shots from that very fun time. IF the historical rides continue I encourage people here to get involved. You don't need to travel, you can always be a local volunteer as a sponsor, working retail or crowd control. It IS an unforgettable experience. dodgem37, adameliclem, Alain Gadbois and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrov27 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Very cool info and welcome aboard LSP Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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