WW II Air Expo in New Orleans
Nov 12, 2016 15:12:00 #
Shown below are images of "FIFI". FIFI was acquired by the Commemorative Air Force in the early 70's when a group of members found heart the US Navy proving Ground at China Lake California. At the time she was being used as a missile target. The airplane was rescued, restored and flown for more than 30 years until 2006, when the chief pilot made the decision to ground her pending a power-plant refit. What followed was an extensive four year restoration that included replacing all four engines with new custom built hybrid engines. FIFI returned to the sky in 2010 and has since has traveled coast to coast attracting large crowds at every tour. FIFI is one of only two airworthy B-29's in the world. The other is named "DOC".
Please try the download and enjoy.
Don
Please try the download and enjoy.
Don
Nov 12, 2016 17:57:50 #
I keep hoping they will fly her into south Florida one of these days. We get B-17s, B 24's, P 51s, corsairs, etc. but one of the B29's has not shown up yet.
John D
John D
Nov 12, 2016 18:56:20 #
Hope you get to see one soon John, she is quite a sight.
The show in New Orleans had the B-29, P-40, B-17, B-25, PT-13 among a few others. It was quite a show. I spent about 6 1/2 hours there.
Don
The show in New Orleans had the B-29, P-40, B-17, B-25, PT-13 among a few others. It was quite a show. I spent about 6 1/2 hours there.
Don
Nov 13, 2016 12:30:13 #
Nov 14, 2016 00:02:32 #
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