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  1. combatmech

    CAF B-29 / B24 tour info thread.

    Update... We had an issue with #3 engine last week and were delayed. Put the spare on and we'll be heading to Florida on Monday. Check the website for further details.
  2. combatmech

    CAF B-29 / B24 tour info thread.

    2014 spring tour info is up. Please check the website for information as to where we'll be. I'll be on a good portion of the Florida tour. Winter maintenance period is almost over. Few more small items to finish. We should pull the 29 out Thursday or Friday for engine runs and then...
  3. combatmech

    CAF B-29 / B24 tour info thread.

    Update: The 2013 tour/airshow season is done!! It's been a great year for us. Since our last show in Houston a few weeks ago, we have removed and replaced #3 engine on the B-29 and have started working on the long list of items during this winter maintenance period. Stay tuned warbird...
  4. combatmech

    CAF B-29 / B24 tour info thread.

    You might want to contact the Collings Foundation guys, we operate a B-24A that doesn't use those type motors. Our aircraft has fixed-area oil coolers. As the tour has wound down, we have a few weekend events around the country. Please check the airpower tour website for further information.
  5. combatmech

    CAF B-29 / B24 tour info thread.

    Back at home for a little bit. The B24 and B29 are out on part "B" of our summer tour. Here are a few shots from the road. Enjoy!! Looking forward to Oshkosh....
  6. combatmech

    CAF B-29 / B24 tour info thread.

    Made it home yesterday from my part of the summer tour. Things are going well and the 29 has been flying without any serious issues. For all you B-24 Diamond LiL fans.... She should be flying again later this week. We are talking thursday or friday test/maintenance flight. I have a ton of...
  7. combatmech

    CAF B-29 / B24 tour info thread.

    I'm in Manassas, Va with the 29 until Monday. Those in the area come by and check us out. PM for details.
  8. combatmech

    CAF B-29 / B24 tour info thread.

    I'll catch up with FiFi next Thursday in Manassas. Looking forward to getting back out on the road. Those of us still here in Addison have been working on the B-24. She should be flying again mid June. Stay tuned.....
  9. combatmech

    CAF B-29 / B24 tour info thread.

    Update....The dates for the first part of our summer tour are out. We have been giving the B-29 the post-tour inspection. She's a great shape for the next tour. Much like our trucks...constant attention!! http://www.airpowersquadron.org/ I'll go out to Reading, Pa and stay out until 26-27...
  10. combatmech

    CAF B-29 / B24 tour info thread.

    We returned from our spring tour this past Thursday. Now we'll be grooming the 29 for the summer tour. More info to follow as soon as it comes out. The B-24 should be "up" for the summer tour as well. We paid a visit to the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History in Albuquerque, NM on...
  11. combatmech

    CAF B-29 / B24 tour info thread.

    Almost done here is Vegas. It's been a fun visit. We will be departing tomorrow morning heading to KABQ. Our PR folks are working on getting better information out ahead of time. I will do my best to get info out as well. Your best bet is the websites listed in the first post. We should get...
  12. combatmech

    CAF B-29 / B24 tour info thread.

    I'm very humbled by and thankful this experience. I'm a warbird guy ( TBM, Wildcat, Tracker, Spitfire etc) but this is pretty amazing. It's a small circle of folks, very happy to be here. I am so glad to be able to share this experience with everyone that is interested.
  13. combatmech

    CAF B-29 / B24 tour info thread.

    HEEELLLLOOOOOOO Las Vegas!!!! Good deal transit flight from Burbank to Henderson today. Sure wasnt sad about leaving the LA area. Aircraft is in good shape and ready to fly!!
  14. combatmech

    CAF B-29 / B24 tour info thread.

    We've been in Burbank, Ca for the past few days. Really busy, which is good. We'll be here a couple of extra days due to runway construction. We should be in Las Vegas on Wednesday. The aircraft will be at the Henderson executive airport.
  15. combatmech

    CAF B-29 / B24 tour info thread.

    We arrived in Camarillo yesterday afternoon. We are being hosted by the Socal wing of the CAF and will be here until Thursday morning. Here are a few pics from yesterday. We did two photo shoots for the "Bombshell" calendar folks with several other aircraft. Enjoy...More to come. The...
  16. combatmech

    CAF B-29 / B24 tour info thread.

    Heading up to Cammarillo later today. More training and a photo shoot along the way. Should be able to post pics tonight.
  17. combatmech

    CAF B-29 / B24 tour info thread.

    Good morning all. We'll be here in Palm Springs until Monday. Ride flights saturday and sunday. I'll get pics up from the flight yesterday at some point later today. Got your message Dave. Expect a return call today as time permits.
  18. combatmech

    CAF B-29 / B24 tour info thread.

    Thanks Dave. Never did see your buddy. It was a pretty busy day. We're off to Palm Springs tomorrow morning. We should be in the air about 2 hours for pilot and flight engineer training en-route. More pics to follow.
  19. combatmech

    CAF B-29 / B24 tour info thread.

    We have extended our stay at Brown Field an extra day. Two ride flights tomorrow 0900 and 1030.
  20. combatmech

    CAF B-29 / B24 tour info thread.

    The B-29 "FiFi" is on it's spring tour of the west coast. We are currently in San Diego at Brown Field Municipal Airport and will be here until 13 March. For more information as to where we are going next please follow the links below. http://www.airpowersquadron.org/ http://www.cafb29b24.org/...
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