Geneseo B-23 update

crusader1 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 07, 2009 11:20 am

Warbird Kid wrote:

Exactly, I hope her trip is documented for all of us to see! :wink:

Seriously, I think this is a good bird going to a good museum.

First, Nathan, thanks for your support. Second, Is there anyone out there with video experience who would like to donate their time and equipment to document this historic project for us? If so, please contact the HAG Office at (585) 243-2100. Thanks.
Be Safe,
Tom K. :wink:

Nathan · **Posted:** Sat Feb 07, 2009 1:24 pm

I won't be going I can't get work off but I want to see her come into Geneseo. I'd like to atlest do that.

B29B24crewchief · **Joined:** Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:44 pm **Posts:** 379

Well the Geneseo Group got here in Midland on Sat. and got right to work. They aired up the tires where she was parked and started removing the elevators. When I got here this morning, we got her out of her parking space and over to where they could use the pressure washer and shop vac to clean out the interior mess that some rats had made. We made them wear masks and use clorox bleach to disinfect the problem areas.
shes in the hangar now and the disassembly will continue this week.
Here's some pics of the B-23 in the wash area.

Obergrafeter · **Posted:** Sun Mar 15, 2009 7:40 pm

Great going guys. I just wished you all were a CAF team instead of a bunch of "carpetbaggers" Lots of luck with the project. The CAF has lost to many planes in the last few months, thank goodnes none to accidents.

Nathan · **Posted:** Mon Mar 16, 2009 8:31 am

Obergrafeter wrote:

Great going guys. I just wished you all were a CAF team instead of a bunch of "carpetbaggers" Lots of luck with the project. The CAF has lost to many planes in the last few months, thank goodnes none to accidents.

I represent that statement! :lol:

Cheers,
Nathan(Geneseos lost helper)

B29B24crewchief · **Joined:** Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:44 pm **Posts:** 379

Today it was 80 and sunny here in west texas!!

Here's what got done today.

Over all, they are coming along nicely.

Dave

N3Njeff · **Posted:** Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:54 pm

thanks for the update!!!! The C-46 still looking for a buyer?

Obergrafeter · **Posted:** Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:31 pm

Just walk into the hangar find one you like, talk to the sales manager, and walk out today with the warbird of your dreams!

Steve Nelson · **Posted:** Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:17 pm

Great to see the old girl getting some love!

Totally OT, but am I the only one who thinks the Ju-52 just looks plain wrong with three-blade props?

SN

JDK · **Posted:** Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:46 pm

Steve Nelson wrote:

Totally OT, but am I the only one who thinks the Ju-52 just looks plain wrong with three-blade props?

I was told by the then Boss of the Lufthansa Heritage Flight that they'd adopted three blade props on 'D-AQUI' (D-CDLH) because they were quieter.

Steve Nelson · **Posted:** Tue Mar 17, 2009 1:18 am

Oh, I don't mean to complain..just teasing a little. I assumed they were used for expense/availability/maintenance reasons.

SN

richkolasa · **Posted:** Tue Mar 17, 2009 12:33 pm

Jerry Yagen has purchased the JU-52, in case you didn't know.

Rich

retroaviation · **Posted:** Tue Mar 17, 2009 12:42 pm

richkolasa wrote:

Jerry Yagen has purchased the JU-52, in case you didn't know.

Rich

Pending a pre-purchase inspection.

Obergrafeter · **Posted:** Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:56 pm

Isn't that secret information. Should be "Going to a secret location on the right coast"

Hawkeye · **Posted:** Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:59 pm

Whoa, for a second there that first picture made it look like the B-23 was already in Genny

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