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I'll post an update on the main thread in the maint hanger later, but I thought you all might like to see what we were up to this weekend.
We removed the doghouse, canopy (s) and nose cowls before mounting the fuselage to the wing, so it is even further along than it looked this afternoon.
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Sweet.. almost there... Thanks for the update.....

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That's starting to look like a flying machine 8)
Good job to all :!: :!:

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Another great weekend you guys had.Looking GREAT, will try and see some of you at lunch thur.s. Pappy

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Great to see!

Makes me hope I can visit Tri State again soon.
I've enjoyed seeing the progress on this airplane during my visits.


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You guys are doing a great job. She belongs in the air, and with dedicated people like your gang, she is getting there.

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Woot indeed!


Very nice....great work!

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Certainly a significant milestone in getting this beauty back in the air. Well done to all involved. Can't wait to see her back in the air honouring all involved.

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Keep up the great work - it is great to such a good cause moving forward, and the amount of passion that is driving this project.
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That is looking so good. Can't wait to see it fly again.

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Looks great, y'all.

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Yaaay! 8)

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Thanks for all the kind words. Sunday was a huge day for all involved with the project.
Max Haynes' latest photo essay is about Sunday's event.
Great stuff as always Max!
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Thank you for the photos and for the link to Max's page, Bryan! I'm very anxious in being able to see it again in person - can't wait for that day to come! For tomorrow's event at Wahpeton, it would be great to see the Mustang parked alongside Miss Mitchell. Just heard the Harvard flyover my house a short time ago, likely headed up there.

To everyone involved in the restoration, it is truly remarkable work, especially given that it has only been five years! I unfortunately am not able to travel much because of work, else I would love to come up to Wahpeton for a visit. I do plan to be on hand when she arrives back at Fleming for the first time though - that I cannot miss.
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