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  • Update on Fire at Yankee Air Museum

    10/13/2004 5:03:18 AM PDT · by elephantman96 · 4 replies · 820+ views
    The Detroit Free Press | 10/13/04 | Frank Provenzano
    Rubble is all that remains of the 40,000-square-foot Yankee Air Museum and hangar at Willow Run Airport in Van Buren Township, former home to 13,000 artifacts, three historic planes used for flying tours and eight display aircraft. The three working planes -- World War II vintage B25, B17 and C47 -- were rescued shortly after Saturday evening's devastating fire began, when four museum volunteers pushed them to safety. The loss of the 23-year-old museum caused a widespread outpouring of support and attention -- the only silver lining for the often-overlooked attraction. But attention and public sympathy won't pay the bills...