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You forgot the White 1 Foundation next to Reilly...
Posted by Jim on Sat Nov 22, 2003 09:58:06 AM
In reply top Florida Tour posted by JimH on Fri Nov 21, 2003 08:49:53 PM
Just around the corner from Reilly (within walking distance, really) is the White 1 Foundation where Fw190 White 1 is being rebuilt to airworthy status.
I just paid a visit there last weekend. I cannot begin to describe how personable and gracious Dr. Timken is when you visit his shop. He is very knowledgeable and very sincere about his project and you will enjoy the tour. If you went through the workshop area at Reilly, Dr. Timken was probably back there, too, working on some parts. He truly is a very nice gentelman.
You'll need to call ahead or email for an appointment for a tour. Also, donations to the museum are tax-deductable.
: My father and I have embarked on a warbird tour of florida
: ...at least the shops.
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: Weeks...not a whole lot new. the B-24 has been cleaned and
: markings repainted. New phase well underway
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: Reilly...lots of progress on the B-17 all 4 engines hung..
: .wiring going in...really looks first class. P-40 projects
: are progressing nicely... 2 of them.
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: Stallion51...Spit, p-40, and 4 Mustangs are currently in t
: he main hangar...bought a shirt and headed for New Smyrna.
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: 909 is well taken apart and being overhauled. outer wing p
: anels are off as is the stab. Skins are being taken off an
: d and the interior is already being cleaned up. The Corsa
: ir is unbelievalble. The quality of this restoration is s
: tunning. Can't wait to see her fly!
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: Off to the 8th air force museum...then to see Glacier Girl
: ...
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: Jim Harley