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To: Rezod21
I'm one up on you. Back in the late 80's, the father of a friend of mine in service worked in the restoration hanger there. When we were on our way to Indiana to visit family she called him and arranged for me to visit.

I spent the best part of a day there. The level of restoration they adhere to is unbelievable. I spoke with one man (a volunteer) who had been gently wet sanding a German aircraft for many months; down to the original paint that was underneath many coats of paint. When he was done they would repaint the plane in the exact scheme, using paint manufactured to the same formula used by the Germans.

I was amazed at the level of work that they put into these aircraft.

We're moving to Ohio soon (sick and tired of the Seattle area) and I'll be visiting the museum often.

51 posted on 08/01/2005 8:15:02 PM PDT by CWOJackson
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To: CWOJackson

My Late Father had a role in Bockscar's modifications needed in order to carry Fat Boy. The bomb was so big it would not fit inside the bomb bay. The bomb attachments were extended and if I remember correctly, the landing gear was extended as well to have enough ground clearance.

For the rest of his life he was proud of his small role in ending that horror.


67 posted on 08/01/2005 8:44:41 PM PDT by Petruchio ( ... .--. .- -.-- / .- -. -.. / -. . ..- - . .-. / .. .-.. .-.. . --. .- .-.. / .- .-.. .. . -. ...)
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