Warbird Information Exchange

There was a post here about a thread regarding this subject on another forum, and I thought it might be fun to start one here. I'll start with mine:

Castle Air Museums B-29 "Raz'n H*ll". This B-29 is made up of three different B-29's (wings, fuselage, tail section). The tail section belonged to the true "Razin' H*ll". While assembling it, a cloth name tag was found in the tail section. It had one name on it, "Arthur". That's what we call our resident spook.

There have been many reports of odd occurrences. I know many people who have experienced it, myself included. Amongst the stories told to me:
A person was working in the plane, and another handing tools to him. The guy working was reaching back for tools, not looking. When he finished he turned around only to see no one was there. He looked out of the window, and saw his partner sitting on a bench outside.

We have been called by local law enforcement telling us we left the lights on in the airplane. Needless to say, there are no lights.

We have found props turned in the morning. As you all know, those props don't move by hand or high wind.

Our volunteer coordinator has a picture behind her desk (that she took) of a "smokey" outline of a person in the cockpit.

And many more.

My experiences:
One night I was out there due to a function. I went over to show the B-29 to my wife. The museum was closed, empty, deserted, etc. It was about midnight. As we walked towards the plane, I heard the unmistakeable sound of radio chatter. I turned to ask my wife if she had heard it, but she was already beating feet back to the car! LoL

Whilst showing the plane to some visitors, and telling them about Arthur, an outside cockpit latch started to open and close itself repeatedly. Everyone got a goose-pimple.

It has also been documented in a couple "Ghost Hunter" type shows.

That's it, Next!

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Hi Spectre_I

I too had some odd happenings when I volunteered at Castle Air Museum in the late 80's on the B-29. Myself and a couple other volunteers were trying to clean up the plane for annual Armed Forces Appreciation open house and We noticed the aft entry door was open. It happens from time to time when kids or curiosity seekers would jump the fence trying to see "Arthur". As we found a ladder and set it up to enter and secure the aft door, it swung open then slammed shut right in front of us. I think I did about 2 back flips off the ladder and was running in mid air prior to my feet even touching the ground, my helpers beat me to the parking lot. After we calmed down and overcame our panic attack, we returned to the plane to complete our task. We did rock/paper /scissors to see who would go back up and look inside. I lost, as I climbed the ladder the anxiety was so high, I could feel my hair turning grey! With a Gulp and a quick push on the door I peaked my head in and pointed the flashlight fore and aft. NOTHING! a quick shout to see if anyone was in, again nothing. So, I pulled the door closed and we inserted a sheet metal screw in the latch area that would prevent easy access. Needless to say I am now a believer!

Jim C
Retired Msgt USAF
93rd FMS Phase Dock/Engines
93 Antique Maint. Sqd. Lead
Castle AFB 1987-1991

That should work until Arthur finds the ghost of a screwdriver.

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All right, Mister Dorfmann, start pullin'!
Pilot: "Flap switch works hard in down position."
Mechanic: "Flap switch checked OK. Pilot needs more P.T." - Flight report, TB-17G 42-102875 (Hobbs AAF)

Seems he has. I was up in that section a few months ago, and there is no screw, nada. The door opens and closes very easily.

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