WIX Archives
Sporting a new paint job!
Posted by Blake on Sat Mar 20, 2004 01:46:18 PM
In reply top B-17 over Midland TX posted by Stephen Rister on Fri Mar 19, 2004 04:36:46 PM
: Hi Everyone,
: The B-17G "Thunderbird" of the LSFM arrived today at 2PM
: (CST). Will be on display for "An Evening with the Memp
: his Belle" with guest speaker Col. Robert Morgan at the Co
: mmemorative Air Force hangar.
:
: Stephen
Thunderbird is sporting a new paint job ths year, courtesy of Sherwin-Williams and Raytheon. She also received ALOT of TLC over the winter from the volunteers at Lone Star Flight Museum. She retains the "Thunderbird" markings. The nose art was reproduced by artist and LSFM volunteer, Gene Norris.
Blake
Volunteer - Lone Star Flight Museum
Crew Chief - Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress "Thunderbird"