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kmiles
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As many of you probably know The Collings Foundation has an A-36 Apache that is under restoration at American Aero Services in Florida. Today a major step forward was made in the restoration as the fuselage and the wing were mated for the first time. The restoration is expected to be completed in time for AirVenture 2011. Here are some pictures of the mating process.

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Awesome! Cant wait to see this one back in the air! Somebody is going to have to gather all these razorbacks together for a show! 8)

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That is awesome! Great looking aircraft. Any idea on paint schemes?

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2011? Kick ass! 8)

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Really cool...long time coming!

Razorback+Mustang=does not compute. Error..error..circuit overload.. :Hangman:

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looking SWEET!
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airnutz wrote:
Razorback+Mustang=does not compute. Error..error..circuit overload.. :Hangman:

:roll: :lol:

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Nice! Now there will be 2 A-36's flying in the world.

On a related note, anybody know how Kermit's "A" model Mustang is progressing. It's been a looooooong time since I've heard an update.
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serial number ???????

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warbird1 wrote:
Nice! Now there will be 2 A-36's flying in the world.

This!!!!!!
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We just met 25 vets from the 86th Fighter Bomber Group at their 31st reunion here in Milwaukee. Could hook you up with any of them to help with a paint scheme plan.

These guys are sharp, active, and walked the walk. Let me know if I can help. Pretty cool tribute if you have no one else in mind.

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A-36 Vet right here in Bay View (Milwaukee) Pictured with Tony Buechler and his Mustang. Carl actually climbed into Tony's cockpit and the world stood still... 8)

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Jack Cook wrote:
serial number ???????


http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry ... rtxt=4607V
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That number seems familar to me.................................. :)

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Great work by Gary and his crew !!! Any date set yet for the next open house at American Aero ? I think I might need to make the short trip from ocala to see this...
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mustangdriver wrote:
That is awesome! Great looking aircraft. Any idea on paint schemes?



http://www.skyunlimited.net/mustang_ima ... /a36_1.jpg

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