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B-17F moved

Looks like it'll be a static display only..... outside.
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All that time an money to restore it and then let it sit out in the weather and not fly is beyond me. A total waste of energy, time, and money if you ask me. At least keep it inside where it's safe and out of the weather.

But on the other hand, at least it's been saved and restored.

BTW, check this out. http://www.seattlepi.com/news/gallery/Flying-Heritage-Collection-6207/photo-798395.php
Amazing what they have in their museum.
 
It appears that it is airworthy but will not be flown.



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  • B-17G (s/n 44-83546) Memphis Belle is airworthy and owned by the Military Aircraft Restoration Corp. in Anaheim, California.[SUP][12][/SUP]
  • B-17G (s/n 44-83575) Nine-O-Nine is airworthy and owned by the Collings Foundation in Stow, Massachusetts.[SUP][14][/SUP]
  • B-17G (s/n 44-83785) Evergreen International is airworthy and owned by Evergreen Vintage Aircraft Inc. in McMinnville, Oregon.[SUP][15][/SUP]
 
Two things about this I HATE..... The paint scheme of the gray on that plane, & the fact that one of the most historically accurately restored (at least as it appears on the inside) is now sitting outside in the elements.....
 
They were in process of building a large hanger thinking they were going to get a shuttle. Perhaps the 17 will end up there. They have far to many large aircraft to enclose them all such as a B-47, 707, B-29 etc.
 
The Museum of Flight (often mistakenly referred to as the "Boeing" Museum of Flight) relies entirely on admission fees, volunteers and donations. Every since the "F" first arrived at Renton Field the intention was to restore her and place her on display in a suitable facility (along with the B-29 and others) once it's available.

They'll take good care of her.
 
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