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Lynn Allen
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Good evening John, any chance of an update with pictures??

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Lynn Allen wrote:
Good evening John, any chance of an update with pictures??

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Lynn


Hello Lynn,
We are planning a trip to Wahpeton over the weekend of February 21 & 22. I promise a full report and pictures when I get back. On a side note, some of you may be interested in the Photo essay Max Haynes did on Gerry's storage hanger. It is titled ...Is Another Man's Treasure and can be found at www.maxair2air.com
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Ok, just got back from Winter Staff Conference and got to speak with several Red Tails Sponsors....... The wing is DONE! It is at Tri-State and should be painted by now. It will be mated soon...... First flight.... maybe as early as May, or later in June....... Not trying to steal anyone's thunder! Just thought this news was too good not to post! Congratulations to all involved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Alan

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The wing is ready. Mother Nature has foiled our last two attempts to trek to Tri-State, but things are looking good for our trip this weekend. I hope to have some pictures of the progress to post by Sunday...
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I can't wait for updates.

Thanks gentlemen!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Sorry Bryan! :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: Thats what I get for listening to Rosie!

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Mother Nature finally co-operated and I was able to join the weekend Wahpeton crew for the day. The progress made by the artists at OWI & TSA is amazing.
The fuselage is getting so 'big' it is hard to get the whole thing in a shot:
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Oh, THE WING IS THERE AND IN ONE PIECE:!:
The gear are in and one of today's projects was get the wing bays ready for the fuel tanks.
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looking good,cant wait to see it in the air again
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Bryan, thanks for the update and good news. Can't wait to see wind underneath those wings again...

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Good job guys. She belongs in the air, and you should be proud of the work you all have done.

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I really can't wait to see her in the air once again.

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Bryan, has the latest snow effected you all? Hopefully not.....

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Lynn Allen wrote:
Bryan, has the latest snow effected you all? Hopefully not.....

Lynn


The gang at TriState has been busy moving the 20 inches of new snow around. We are heading up there this weekend so another progress report will be filed Saturday night or Sunday morning...
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