C-47 in Hondo

Paladin · **Joined:** Wed Nov 02, 2011 3:40 pm **Posts:** 4

The C-47 in Hondo disappeared for about a week then came back. Now it's parked in front of the terminal, beautifully polished and sporting stars and bars. Tinkerbelle is gone from the nose too. That alone is a marked improvement. Now what?

Will we get to see her in the air soon?

Obergrafeter · **Posted:** Mon Nov 12, 2012 10:15 pm

Yes! Surprised anyone noticed the Stars and Bars. Something so simple really ain't when you try to lay them out. Thanks to Doug over at Cavanaugh for reminding me of the formula to lay them out. Annual is done and we should be flying in a few days,......weeks...............certainly not longer than that. Where are you at Paladin, could always use a hand on her.
P.S. She was in front of the terminal for our Vetrans Day Celebration

Paladin · **Joined:** Wed Nov 02, 2011 3:40 pm **Posts:** 4

I wish I could help some. I am not from there and don't get there too often. There is a fellow who is an Aviation Hisrotian from Australia that is interested in this particular aircraft and wants to know of it's progress. I just check on it and send him my reports and photos. Every time I visit there I cannot find anyone around that knows anything of the plane. I may be there within the week. Perhaps I will find someone who knows what the timeline is. Meanwhile, I have forwarded the info you have provided. Thanks

Obergrafeter · **Posted:** Tue Nov 27, 2012 9:42 pm

We will be working on it tommorrow. If you are around come see us.
Wayne

Obergrafeter · **Posted:** Tue Dec 18, 2012 8:49 am

Yesterday she flew!!!!! 3 years of hard work and she flew!! One fair sqawk and a few minor ones, but she should be ready for airshow season . Mechanical issues under control and now on to cosmetics.

LadyO2Pilot · **Posted:** Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:01 am

YEAHHHHHHHH :drink3:

The Inspector · **Posted:** Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:13 am

DING-DING-DING-DING :supz:

Alan Brooks · **Posted:** Wed Dec 19, 2012 3:54 pm

Congrats to Der Ober and crew! Can't wait to see her out and about this coming season..... but how 'bout a few photos to show her off now :wink:

alan

RyanShort1 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 19, 2012 5:56 pm

Nice going Wayne and especially Jake and crew.

Ryan

Obergrafeter · **Posted:** Wed Dec 19, 2012 10:05 pm

Alan..............I am working on photos, not sure I know how but will e mail them to Ryan to post for me.

Paladin · **Joined:** Wed Nov 02, 2011 3:40 pm **Posts:** 4

Way to go Mates! Another warbird in the air and what a classic. The C-47/DC-3 has an allure to it that sets it out in a class of its' own. Is it a Commemerative Air Force aircraft? Will you be touring the States with it? Do you have a posted schedule? When and Where will pictures be avaiable? CONGRADULATIONS! I believe I will have a pint of ale to toast your success. :drink3:

Obergrafeter · **Posted:** Fri Dec 21, 2012 7:14 pm

Paladin wrote:

Way to go Mates! Another warbird in the air and what a classic. The C-47/DC-3 has an allure to it that sets it out in a class of its' own. Is it a Commemerative Air Force aircraft? Will you be touring the States with it? Do you have a posted schedule? When and Where will pictures be avaiable? CONGRADULATIONS! I believe I will have a pint of ale to toast your success. :drink3:

Answers to your questions as asked: 1) Heck no not a CAF aircraft..........subject for long discussion.
2)Touring the Southwest
3) No schedule yet
4) Pictures when I figure out how (after the holidays anyway)
Bring the Pint by and we will share.

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