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A small team was at work Saturday. We got some good stuff done and things are starting to look like engine runs soon.....
Runway is thawed and drying well... a few days before we bring W7 out but good to see things are looking well
Another throw back Thursday! Whiskey 7 before she was put back to her D-Day configuration. Circa late 90's early 2000's.
Due to the current situation the museum is closed to the public. We will continue to plan for events once the situation has passed and will continue to communicate with you throughout.. As a country we have faced more dire circumstances and we will pull out of this together. Take care of yourself, your families and those around you who need help. We will see you soon.. Thanks: The NWM Team. ... See more
Restoration continues on the museums C-130 "Saigon Lady" with the installation of the freshly repaired nose cone, and painting of the horizontal stabilizer.
A bit done today... #2 exhaust installed and plugs in and connected, J5 right wing spars got more coats of varnish.
Saturday 3/21
Great Video! W7 is truly a WWII veteran. This aircraft originally served with the 12th Air Force in the Mediterranean Theater in 1943 and the 9th Air Force in England 1944-1945 as part of the 316th Troop Carrier Group ... See more
Searching through the US National Archives has yielded another gem of a video. This time we're going to RAF Cottesmore where Signal Corps cameramen were present to film the 82nd Airborne board C-47's from the 316th Troop Carrier Group on day 1 of Operation Market Garden, 17th September 1944. ... See more
Expected but here is the press release on the AOD flyover which was scheduled for May 8th. Now September 25th.
