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Rebuild of B-17G 44-85734 "Liberty Belle"
Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2018 6:39 am
by terveurn
Who is rebuilding the wings of 44-85734
Any updates on this restoration
Re: Rebuild of B-17G 44-85734 "Liberty Belle"
Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2018 1:31 pm
by aerovin2
One wing, the original inner right wing section of B-17G 42-32076 (Shoo Shoo Baby) is being rebuilt at Douglas, Georgia, by Tom Reilly's shop under the direction of the Liberty Foundation. This wing section was replaced during the NMUSAF rebuild of Shoo Shoo Baby and was saved from scrapping.
Last I heard, the left wing inner section will be built up by the Liberty Foundation. Outer wing panels from the original, burned Liberty Belle will be reused after repairs are completed. For those fortunate enough to have the 5th edition of Final Cut, see also page 221.
Re: Rebuild of B-17G 44-85734 "Liberty Belle"
Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2018 4:47 pm
by terveurn
aerovin2 wrote:One wing, the original inner right wing section of B-17G 42-32076 (Shoo Shoo Baby) is being rebuilt at Douglas, Georgia, by Tom Reilly's shop under the direction of the Liberty Foundation. This wing section was replaced during the NMUSAF rebuild of Shoo Shoo Baby and was saved from scrapping.
Last I heard, the left wing inner section will be built up by the Liberty Foundation. Outer wing panels from the original, burned Liberty Belle will be reused after repairs are completed. For those fortunate enough to have the 5th edition of Final Cut, see also page 221.
The reason I asked is it was posted over on Facebook that the inners (and a lot of salvaged parts) were put on Champlain Lady.