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Re: Doolittle Raiders Reunion 2012

Sat Feb 18, 2012 3:32 pm

I heard a rumor that Apache Princess may be attending. It's just a rumor. I have nothing to back that up at this time.

Re: Doolittle Raiders Reunion 2012

Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:31 pm

Others that weren't listed that are regular fliers are "Killer B", "Hot Gen" and maybe "Martha Jean".

Re: Doolittle Raiders Reunion 2012

Fri Feb 24, 2012 10:43 pm

It's too bad Paul Allen will not bring his immaculate B-25J out for the reunion...
In the back of my mind, I am hoping that he will surprise us all, and Buster will show up in Urbana, but I know that it will not happen.

Kris

Re: Doolittle Raiders Reunion 2012

Mon Mar 12, 2012 4:16 pm

The 24 B-25s tentatively scheduled to attend:
http://champaignaviationmuseum.org/Grim ... _B-25s.php

1) Axis Nightmare
2) Barbie III
3) Briefing Time
4) Bettys Dream
5) Champaign Gal
6) Devil Dog
7) Executive Sweet
8- Georgies Gal
9) Grumpy
11) Lady Luck
12) Maid in the Shade
13) Miss Hap
14) Miss Mitchell
15) Old Glory
16) Pacific Princess
17) Panchito
18) Russiantagetya
19) Special Delivery
20) Take off Time
21) Tondelayo
22) Wild Cargo
23) Yankee Warrior
24) Yellow Rose

Two B-25s that attended in 2010 not listed are Pacific Prowler and Show Me. TX Legends is suppose too bring their Zero as well.

Re: Doolittle Raiders Reunion 2012

Mon Mar 12, 2012 4:57 pm

Interesting to see "Russian Ta Get Ya" on the list, that being the Rod Lewis B-25 - is it already that close to flying again? (It would be wonderful news, if that were the case)

Re: Doolittle Raiders Reunion 2012

Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:02 pm

JohnTerrell wrote:Interesting to see "Russian Ta Get Ya" on the list, that being the Rod Lewis B-25 - is it already that close to flying again? (It would be wonderful news, if that were the case)

I thought I remember reading somewhere it was expected to be in Chino undergoing repairs for a year or moe.

Re: Doolittle Raiders Reunion 2012

Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:04 pm

I dont recognize the name "Georgies Gal" Who owns that one?

Re: Doolittle Raiders Reunion 2012

Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:09 pm

It used to be Martha Jean and "The Devil Made Me Do It" before that.

I'm not sure who currently owns it though.

Greg

Re: Doolittle Raiders Reunion 2012

Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:32 pm

Just heard yesterday that Georgie's Gal is at Aero Trader and might not be at reunion.

Re: Doolittle Raiders Reunion 2012

Mon Mar 12, 2012 9:20 pm

?Regarding participating B-25's at the 70th Anniversary Reunion of the Doolittle Raiders:
There is a lot of speculation running wild about who will and who will not be at the Raiders 70th Reunion. I am the coordinator of the event. The list of confirmed participants, pending fund raising efforts, is as follows below.
Pacific Prowler, Briefing Time, Wild Cargo, Georgies Gal (former Martha Jean) will be unable to attend due to individual issues. I have heard nothing about Apache Princess attending so any speculation about that is only speculation and that does no one any good.

1 Axis Nightmare
2 Barbie III
3 Bettys Dream
4 Champaign Gal
5 Devil Dog
6 Executive Sweet
7 Grumpy
8 Killer B
9 Lady Luck
10 Maid in the Shade
11 Miss Hap
12 Miss Mitchell
13 Old Glory
14 Pacific Princess
15 Panchito
16 Russiantagetya
17 Show Me
18 Special Delivery
19 Take off Time
20 Tondelayo
21 Yankee Warrior
22 Yellow Rose

Reunion information and schedules are available at www.doolittle-raiders.org

Larry D Kelley PD
B-25 Tribute to the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders
70th Anniversary Reunion

Re: Doolittle Raiders Reunion 2012

Tue Mar 13, 2012 4:46 pm

Thanks for your insight Larry

Re: Doolittle Raiders Reunion 2012

Tue Mar 13, 2012 5:15 pm

Larry,

Thanks for the update .. hopefully I'll get to meet you and perhaps at the static display.

Jerry

Re: Doolittle Raiders Reunion 2012

Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:01 am

Pat Carry wrote:
JohnTerrell wrote:Interesting to see "Russian Ta Get Ya" on the list, that being the Rod Lewis B-25 - is it already that close to flying again? (It would be wonderful news, if that were the case)

I thought I remember reading somewhere it was expected to be in Chino undergoing repairs for a year or moe.


I just seen over on the topic " What airplane did you see flying today ?" (Page 113) - that someone saw Rod Lewis's B-25 do a couple flights on tuesday out at Chino... Very cool that she's up and going again... Mike

Re: Doolittle Raiders Reunion 2012

Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:39 am

MKD1966 wrote:
Pat Carry wrote:
JohnTerrell wrote:Interesting to see "Russian Ta Get Ya" on the list, that being the Rod Lewis B-25 - is it already that close to flying again? (It would be wonderful news, if that were the case)

I thought I remember reading somewhere it was expected to be in Chino undergoing repairs for a year or moe.


I just seen over on the topic " What airplane did you see flying today ?" (Page 113) - that someone saw Rod Lewis's B-25 do a couple flights on tuesday out at Chino... Very cool that she's up and going again... Mike


No doubt! Considering the stories about how it was crunched, that's a seriously quick turnaround to get her back up again. Right now I'm planning on driving up to Urbana on the 15th or 16th, as my mom lives 3 miles from the airport... hope to meet some of you guys there!

Lynn

Re: Doolittle Raiders Reunion 2012

Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:55 pm

Maybe BDK was at his secret bunker and was able to see her fly. I know he will chime in...

Lynn
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