Re: WWII Museum New Orleans
Thu Sep 02, 2010 10:14 am
tulsaboy wrote:The greedy part of me is sad to see the former Greeley bird (that in concept could be a potential flyer) go to a static-only museum. Sure seems like one of the sad looking gate guards (or our old favorite, Preston's Pride) could find a great home there in New Orleans. That being said, this will probably ensure a much faster reassembly and reconstruction of this bird than otherwise would have taken place. Good for them!
kevin
It will be interesting to see how they obtain the remainder of the pieces necessary to make this B-17 whole again.
Re: WWII Museum New Orleans
Thu Sep 02, 2010 10:16 am
mrhenniger wrote:You can find a list of the displayed aircraft here...Aerial Visuals - Location Dossier - National WWII Museum - 6 airframes
...and if anyone knows the ID of the 109 (I am assuming right now it is a replica), then feel free to post here, or go to the link above and click the Airframe Dossier Wizard to start a new dossier with the ID, etc.
I am doing a work-up on the B-17 history here...
Mike
Didnt they at one time have an L bird on display and maybe an Avenger?
Re: WWII Museum New Orleans
Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:38 am
Pat Carry wrote:They have been expanding the museum to the point that it will ultimately take up several city blocks. It has really evolved since they first opened their doors in 2000. They must have backers with deep pockets.
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Re: WWII Museum New Orleans
Thu Sep 02, 2010 12:04 pm
Hey Tony, I knew they were initial contributors to the museum but not sure if they still are. BTW, did the book arrive at your doorstep safely?
Re: WWII Museum New Orleans
Thu Sep 02, 2010 12:44 pm
Pat Carry wrote:Didnt they at one time have an L bird on display and maybe an Avenger?
I vaguely remember that, but that was before I started tracking the movement of airframes between locations.
Mike
Re: WWII Museum New Orleans
Wed Sep 08, 2010 6:00 pm
I received an email from Tom Czekanski who is director of collections and exhibits at the Natl WW2 Museum. Tom says their supplier has located all the components to make the B-17 whole again. I say they must have a darn good supplier!