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 Post subject: Memphis Belle update
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The Memphis Belle now has one of it's wings hung and the next to go on next week. After that the Belle will be back on it's gear for the first time in many years.

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PICTURES!!!!!! Please... :D

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Indeed! Bad points for you Chris, you should know better then to tease us like that :drink3:

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 Post subject: Re: Memphis Belle update
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Sorry guys I wasn't there in person. A few people I know were.

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 Post subject: Re: Memphis Belle update
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yeah i'd love to see some photos. :D

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Thanks for the update Chris. Its been several months since the museum updated the restoration page so its great when we can hear news like that.

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Alright Henry... All talk no pictures. :lol: Here you go guys...

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 Post subject: Re: Memphis Belle update
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Thanks Matt! She looks great!

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Thanks Matt ...

Once a year the volunteers have a night at the restoration hanger ... it's this coming Wednesday from 6 to 9 pm.

Unfortunately, I have decided not to attend so can't help with any pictures.

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It would be nice if the Col was still around to see this.

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wow. it looks like no corner is cut in this project. bravo

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whistlingdeathcorsairs wrote:
wow. it looks like no corner is cut in this project. bravo


Phew!!

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I have not kept up with this. What is to happen to her after restoration?
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 Post subject: Re: Memphis Belle update
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She will go on display in the WWII hangar at the NMUSAF

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the330thbg wrote:
whistlingdeathcorsairs wrote:
wow. it looks like no corner is cut in this project. bravo


Phew!!



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