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Re: Hey Steve...

Posted by John B on Wed Dec 10, 2003 02:35:36 PM

In reply top Hey Steve... posted by Dan K on Wed Dec 10, 2003 09:35:18 AM

Dan,

A friend and I visited Mr.Helldiver a few weeks ago to check on the progress he's making...and of course to do some hangar flying. The subject of the remaining SB2C's came up and Mike offered that one branch of the service that did not have an example of the make very desperately wants one. The way I understand it there are only components of four airframes. The AF is getting the A-24 currently being restored to static specs. If a suitable agreement can be made, the "Other" branch of the service will get a static SB2C for Pensacola. The best airframe and serviceable components are being held for restoration to flying status, most likely for himself. The fourth airframe is giving itself up as a donor for the other three. No exact date was mentioned but Mike was aiming for sometime in Feb or Mar. When I saw the airplane I thought that was agressive but I have no idea how fast he works. Judging from my own experience restoring warbirds, I would say a year from now, but I've always worked flying machines, not statics.

Mikes a great guy...cheers to him and his efforts!

John



: Obviously the delivery date for the USAF's Helldiver has b
: een pushed back. Any ideas on an approximate delivery dat
: e (so I don't have to drive all the way to Ohio to see her
: )? As far as Mr. Rawson's other Helldivers, are their any
: interested buyers?
:
: Happy holidays to you, Lisa, and the kids!
:
: Dan

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