Thu Aug 20, 2009 9:33 am
coming along nicely!
Thanks!!!!
Thanks!!!!
Thu Aug 20, 2009 2:54 pm
I don't know how far the rumor goes, but it is a rumor of taking one of the B-17's that is on outdoor display and sending it to the NASM. This is indeed one of the aircraft mentioned here before. But I don't know if it is just rumor, or if there is really much behind that.
Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:46 pm
Are any of the Belle's crew still alive? It would be nice to see if one or more are still alive, for them to see their old ship again.
Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:42 pm
None of the warbond tour crew are still with us. I am not sure about any of the other few crewmembers that are still around. My great uncle flew in the same bombgroup with it, and a few times was in formation with it. he told me, "It doesn't matter if the Belle was first to 25 or not. Alot of times they threw old Morgan up there to lead the group, and that was the plane that the Germans would aim for. That is the one that had the best navigator in it. THe Belle and the crew deserve any fame it gets because it was almost always right up front and in the action." I tend not to argue with him.
Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:56 am
Thanks for the update and great pics Chris. I think you should be put in charge of the restoration page on the museums's website!
Fri Aug 21, 2009 1:07 pm
I would love that!! Until I am ever offered anything like that, I will continue to be a nobody. 
Fri Aug 21, 2009 1:27 pm
Good job Chris, Thanks a lot!!
Fri Aug 21, 2009 2:12 pm
Fantastic.., thanks so much for the update.., she is looking like she just rolled off the line!!
Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:41 am
Chris, trust me, you aren't nobody!
Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:47 am
Great stuff!
Sat Aug 22, 2009 6:25 am
The Inspector wrote:Chris, trust me, you aren't nobody!
Thanks bud! I will kepp you guys in the loop as the restoration continues.