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Thanks for your great pics. That shot of the Norden Bombsight is a special treat. [thumbzup]

YouTube pitched me this vid today. It's not too long. I forget how big the wing surface was on the B-17's (check out about 2:00 - 2:30). That's a lot of surface area (and the tail wings, too). I'm noticing also how some in this squadron are painted OD overall, and some are unfinished...

Cool.

That's a new one to me, what's the point of that?

Those are plenty sharp. :beer:

Whoa! Outstanding on the PBR, jet drive, right?!

There is such an "animal" as high-temperature paints.

And THAT children is why every household needs an MW wrecker in their motor pool. The End. [thumbzup]

Here, use some of my tissues. I don't need 'em all. A beautiful weld will do that to you, every time....

cucvrus, Brother, you are ONE busy man. :driver::beer:

That looks pretty gnarly. :driver: What's he want for a set?

Was that the thermometer reading or the heat index?!

That's funny, first time I ever heard it. :naner:

Nice find! :beer:

Some armor. You'll need some armor for effect. :naner:

I see the hole in the screw-head for the tie-wire. But what would that tie-wire would be tied TO?

It's rusted, but not rusted THROUGH (yet). There is hope still. You think?

A first post. Glad you're here. Welcome from the other coast, here in Virginia.

Thank you, found it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_France_Flight_296 Skimmed it and sounds something like the same story that more or less killed lighter-than-air flight forever:

Chaplain, this world would be a lesser place without you. I can never thank you enough for your thoughtfulness among us all here. And to your comment above: - Amen