Hellcat on flight line at NAS Pensacola museum....

[aeromed202]

Wow that thing is really showing its age. Its arrestor hook even needs a sling. I can just imagine the OMGs giving way to gleeful handrubbing as the crew gets into the work. I hope they have the funding.

 

[Navy Chief]

Wow that thing is really showing its age. Its arrestor hook even needs a sling. I can just imagine the OMGs giving way to gleeful handrubbing as the crew gets into the work. I hope they have the funding.

There's only 12 paid employees (at least in the restoration section). The rest are all volunteers!