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PostPosted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 11:24 pm 
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We have arrived in Breckenridge, Texas... 108 degrees... It's like camping in an afterburner can at 100%...

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:04 am 
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Great news. Good luck and good hunting!
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:04 pm 
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Couldn't have picked a better time to come to Texas... enjoy! :drinkers: :drinkers: :drinkers:

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WELCOME to the southwest! :drink3:

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77 here at 5:00 P.M. :wink: Looks like a HOT one tomorrow, maybe 80 :P

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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? :D

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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....

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Just some quick shots up for your viewing pleasure. While viewing set your oven at 250, then place a fan in it, sit down in front of fan and enjoy for the real feel experience....

Mark Corvino from the CASC is pictured.

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Lower Fuselage Repairs at Ezell Aviation in Breckenridge Texas by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

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Cockpit Repairs at Ezell Aviation in Breckenridge Texas by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

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Cockpit Repairs at Ezell Aviation in Breckenridge Texas by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

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Cockpit Repairs at Ezell Aviation in Breckenridge Texas by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

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Great stuff! Keep on that new "Corsair Sweat Workout" down there! You guys will be be twigs when you get back! :lol:

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Drew;
How is Mark finding the Italian Food down there? :D
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guys, no matter how hot it gets down there, there is no excusses for drinking ZIMA :lol:

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There in CAF territory......... that means Mint Juleps! :wink: :twisted:

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:21 am 
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Great work Drew and Mark! Can't wait to see what you can teach us. I've put some photos up of what I made and bringing to the shop Sat. What do you think of it? PLUS, there will be a lot more made for the musuem! The size is 2'x2'
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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.

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This sums up the weather by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

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CAP Art by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

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Corsair Repairs at Ezell Aviation by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

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Corsair Repairs at Ezell Aviation by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

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Corsair Repairs at Ezell Aviation by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

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Corsair Repairs at Ezell Aviation by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

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Rivets popped out along the Longeron... Bad sign that gets worse by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

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Simple repair that took all day by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

DAY 3

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This corroded panel is the radio shelf by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

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more of same by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

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Before and after on the mounting pins by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

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a little elbow grease... by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

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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 Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

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Longeron trouble by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

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After some sever cutting and prying the Damaged Longeron on the Sikorsky Memorial Corsair by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

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Day 6 in Breckenridge Texas, the Corsair Sauna by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

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Lower Spar Damage by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

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Not the prettiest riveting job but not bad for a couple of volunteers by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr


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Day 6 at Ezell Aviation with the Connectict Air & Space Center by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

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Day 6 at Ezell Aviation with the Connectict Air & Space Center by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

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