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Re: POF Chino Lucky Lady II flies!
Posted by bdk on Wed Apr 02, 2003 02:42:41 PM
In reply top Re: POF Chino Lucky Lady II flies! posted by Steven M Dennis on Wed Apr 02, 2003 07:37:22 AM
At the time the photo was taken, I'm sure they were only supporting the fuselage while the bolts connecting the aft fuselage to the center fuselage were being removed. There is a structural joint in that area. You can see the fixture underneath supporting the rest of the fuselage.
: In my (VERY uneducated) opinion, that looks like a good wa
: y to pinch or snap the fuselage in half. I have moved a f
: ew fuselages (although nothing the size of a B-29), and th
: at isn't exactly how I would pick it up. Maybe this pictu
: re isn't showing the complete process. :o)
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: GREAT photos Brandon! Thanks for passing them along.
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: Steve :o)