John Dupre wrote:
It was a real shame when My Mary Lou crashed. I remember there was one of those fortuitous coincidences after the first restoration when on display in Tennessee or Kentucky a gentleman came by with a tale of making a particularly complex and unique repair to his B-26 in Korea. He went into the bomb bay and sure enough there was the repair he had made 30 or so years before! Until then the records on the aircraft only showed the wing the plane was assigned to but not the squadron and they had no idea it had worn a name and nose art. The former mechanic brought photos to prove his story and confirm the identity of My Mary Lou. Then his beautiful 30 year old daughter posed in a bathing suit in order to recreate the nose art! I had heard after the crash Collings bought a anonymous A/B 26 airframe with then intention of adding all the remaining useful bits from the original to recreate My Mary Lou. Without that repair it would never be the same airplane.
Thank You for the Reply, I had no idea about that Story. I have been attempting to track down the Tail and nose for awhile Due to the fact i know where the Original Airframe is and it would be amazing to see her restored again.