Texas Raiders update

Elroy13 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 17, 2007 4:55 pm

Looks like the guys from the Gulf Coast Wing have been busy, installing the horizontals.

http://www.gulfcoastwing.org/index.html

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Wed Jan 17, 2007 5:52 pm

I can't wait to see her in the air again. She is a great looking bird.

Tom Crawford · **Posted:** Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:35 pm

It wil be good to see them back in the air. Will "Texas Raiders" be able to
call this current hanger "home" once they begin flying again?

Steve S · **Posted:** Wed Jan 17, 2007 9:29 pm

definelty the 2nd best looking B17 in the Houston Galveston area

Elroy13 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 17, 2007 9:38 pm

Steve S wrote:

definelty the 2nd best looking B17 in the Houston Galveston area

Yeah, since there are only two here in town! :lol:

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:42 pm

Does anyone know if it is going to keep the same paint scheme and nose art? I hope it does.

Elroy13 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:41 pm

mustangdriver wrote:

Does anyone know if it is going to keep the same paint scheme and nose art? I hope it does.

I would think she will always be TEXAS RAIDERS!!

Alan Brooks · **Posted:** Thu Jan 18, 2007 12:26 am

yep, TR is finally going back together.....I can answer a couple of questions for Tom and Mustang Driver..... Yes the current hanger will be her new home...... Craig Aronson is now a member of the CAF (saw his name on the new member list), the old girl has a new home at his hanger at Hobby Field in Houston. A great location, 'cause you don't need a security badge to get to/inside the hanger to work on her..... Also will be good for visitors once the PX shop is up and running..... Raiders is supposed to get a strip and repaint..... I know the name and artwork will stay pretty much the same... not sure on the OD and gray as they have had several versions over the years..... Alan

APG85 · **Posted:** Thu Jan 18, 2007 6:36 am

I kind of like the paint as is...nice and worn.

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Thu Jan 18, 2007 8:18 am

Thanks allen. I know she will look great when she returns to the air.

bomberflight · **Posted:** Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:52 pm

Thanks for the update Alan ! I am looking forward to a time when you guys can start offering rides ~ later this year ?

To pick up the theme of another thread, this is a B-17 I want to add to my "tushy list" in 2007

Tom Crawford · **Posted:** Thu Jan 18, 2007 5:36 pm

Thanks Alan for the information. I'm glad she finally has a roof over her head. I too like the worn paint, look's more realistic as long as you able to control corrosion. Unfortunately, I guess, the average air show spectator thinks B-17s and others should always look factory fresh.
All the best, Tom

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