Gary, Indiana wing of the caf

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 6:01 pm

I have to go to Gary,IN in the morning and was wondering where the C-47 and JU-52 are on the field and if visitors are able to see them.

mlenoch · **Posted:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 6:05 pm

Good thing you asked before you went there.
The wing is called the Great Lakes Wing of the CAF.
It has relocated to Lansing, IL airport (IGQ).
I believe they 'returned' their JU-52 to HQ/Midland.
They have retained their C-47, which is usually parked on the open ramp; recently, they had an engine failure and might be in the process of the engine change, as we speak.
(Good Irish pub ON the airport :wink:

)
VL

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 6:20 pm

Thanks vlado. I have to go the Gary control tower but was hoping to get a warbird sighting in too. Someone recently called the tower to ask us about housing a DC-3 at Elkhart. I'd love it. Vlado it was cool getting the chance to say hi at oshkosh.

T-6G Pilot · **Posted:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 7:10 pm

I believe (but am not sure) that Jerry Yeagan now owns the -52

planenutti · **Posted:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 7:28 pm

Yes, Jerry did buy the JU-52 but I do not believe it has made it to VA yet.

Obergrafeter · **Posted:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 7:48 pm

Still sitting in Midland.

Lynn Allen · **Posted:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:25 pm

Obergrafeter wrote:

Still sitting in Midland.

I'll check tomorrow.... Where is Austin Acres from the MAF airport as I wanted to fly over it and take a fwe pictures on the way in... Thanks

Ztex · **Posted:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:16 pm

Lynn,

PM sent...

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