Another RAT Update!

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DryMartini
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Another RAT Update!

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For those who can appreciate these things....

This is Hang with the what is probably the first stinger tail gun yoke
produced since 1944...

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A view of the nose, complete with Bombardier and Navigator...

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This is the rear spar from one of Mikes horizontal stabilizers. Oh yeah,
Mike's there too...

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A bit of history on that spar - says "Shims not bought! Installed on 1st Ship #". We also found the names of two "Rosies" who signed their work...

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This is a re-manufactured stabilizer spar...

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Hope you enjoyed them. More to come in September, we hope!
-Bill
B-17E 41-2595 "Desert Rat" Restoration Team
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Great pics Dry Martini.What a trainwreck of a guy in the first pic.Kelner aint aged a bit in 20 years. :(
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Hey Tom, I do need to get up therer and see yer P-40 :D :D
Greetings Bill, that is some great work going on there 8) . I like the crew members in the nose section :D , they grow too fast though:( I was wondering if you have the first and last names of the Rosie's. would be kinda cool to see if they are still around. Time marches on..
Gary
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Post by bluethunder28 »

Thanks for the updates. One of the days I need get up there myself. :)
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You guys are "da bomb".

Keep up the good work!

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Thanks Gary and you guys are welcome anytime.I will try to get some more pics up soon.I need a shave and a haircut.
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