Wed Mar 18, 2009 11:43 am
Yes, but Nathan - then all kinds of people would be touching it!
Now I know I might of started something I should not have - I can see a point of view where it is a nice thing to be able to reach out and touch the plane AND a point of view where people should be able to see it and not touch - a' la the Enola Gay.
There is a lot to be said for organizations like the CAF and Collings where people can actually take part in the history by doing more than just look at it.
Tom P.
Now I know I might of started something I should not have - I can see a point of view where it is a nice thing to be able to reach out and touch the plane AND a point of view where people should be able to see it and not touch - a' la the Enola Gay.
There is a lot to be said for organizations like the CAF and Collings where people can actually take part in the history by doing more than just look at it.
Tom P.
Wed Mar 18, 2009 11:53 am
I would not mind people touching an artifact if it were restored or more common, but I think Flak Bait is an exception. If there were dozens of B-26's left in their original paint it would not be so bad...
It is great to have a display where the public can get the feel for a vintage aircraft, but why not use a more common type. I think a restored B-25 forward section could pull of the same type of display.
Atleast Flak Bait will be going to U-H at some point, and the days of booger encrusted fingers rubbing all over her will be over... These few area's of wear will simply be a part of the aircrafts overall history.
It is great to have a display where the public can get the feel for a vintage aircraft, but why not use a more common type. I think a restored B-25 forward section could pull of the same type of display.
Atleast Flak Bait will be going to U-H at some point, and the days of booger encrusted fingers rubbing all over her will be over... These few area's of wear will simply be a part of the aircrafts overall history.
Wed Mar 18, 2009 12:34 pm
UGH - you had to bring boogers into this didn't you 
I agree - the B-26 is a rare bird and original paint even more so.
Tom P.
I agree - the B-26 is a rare bird and original paint even more so.
Tom P.
Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:17 pm
i'm sure they could preserve the art work / markings with out repainting it. if egyptian art work in the pyramid walls & cave man art can be preserved for thousands of years in harsh enviroments, then flak bait's paint can survive untouched in a climate controlled atmosphere., & yes, a big plexiglass barrier wouldn't hurt as well for starters!!