This is the place where the majority of the warbird (aircraft that have survived military service) discussions will take place. Specialized forums may be added in the new future
Tue Aug 02, 2011 11:24 pm
We have arrived in Breckenridge, Texas... 108 degrees... It's like camping in an afterburner can at 100%...
Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:04 am
Great news. Good luck and good hunting!
And remember..."Get the carriers"!
Jerry
Wed Aug 03, 2011 2:09 pm
WELCOME to the southwest!
Scott
Wed Aug 03, 2011 4:05 pm
77 here at 5:00 P.M.

Looks like a HOT one tomorrow, maybe 80

Good Luck,
Phil
Wed Aug 03, 2011 4:33 pm
Congrats that you made it down there guys! Still looking at flights for August 24. Any pilots in TX wouldn't mine giving me a flight from Dallas / Fort Worth to Breckenridge?
Wed Aug 03, 2011 6:35 pm
We got a lot of work done today. The canopy turtledeck section in half finished. Nelson & Chad are some of the nicest people we have meet working on this project. Working in the hanger it was hot but it wasn't bad at all. Although this is the first time I have seen trees spontaneously combust....
Wed Aug 03, 2011 10:02 pm
Thu Aug 04, 2011 10:10 am
Great stuff! Keep on that new "Corsair Sweat Workout" down there! You guys will be be twigs when you get back!
Thu Aug 04, 2011 11:09 am
Drew;
How is Mark finding the Italian Food down there?
Jerry
Thu Aug 04, 2011 5:03 pm
guys, no matter how hot it gets down there, there is no excusses for drinking ZIMA
Thu Aug 04, 2011 6:34 pm
There in CAF territory......... that means Mint Juleps!
Fri Aug 05, 2011 8:30 pm
With everyone always wanting to work on a warbird, all I say is the weather is dry and warm here in Breckenridge, Texas. The BBQ is delicious and the people friendly. Nelson and Chad as well as the whole gang at Ezell Aviation have to be the friendliest people we have ever met. I am here all month so get in touch and come on down. I need the help.
This sums up the weather by
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CAP Art by
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Corsair Repairs at Ezell Aviation by
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Corsair Repairs at Ezell Aviation by
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Corsair Repairs at Ezell Aviation by
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Corsair Repairs at Ezell Aviation by
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Rivets popped out along the Longeron... Bad sign that gets worse by
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Simple repair that took all day by
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DAY 3
This corroded panel is the radio shelf by
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more of same by
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Before and after on the mounting pins by
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a little elbow grease... by
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You have to know Corsairs to really appreciate this shot. In 115 degree weather with very unfriendly bees this is the last place a sane human being should put themselves. Ill be there again in the AM. by
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Longeron trouble by
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After some sever cutting and prying the Damaged Longeron on the Sikorsky Memorial Corsair by
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