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KevinM

September 18, 2015 09:08PM

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I think that the average person who sees one of these warbirds just has no idea how difficult it is to get and keep one of these things airworthy, literally 70 years after they were built. Airplanes with complex systems, such as the B-29 are significantly more difficult to maintain than even a B-17. When I was a kid back in the 60s, I was amazed that groups like the CAF were able to keep these things flying. 50 years later, I am astounded.

It will be quite a moment when Doc finally takes to the air.

/Kevin

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NNG, Doc fires up all 4 engines for the first time in 50 years!	John Cole	September 18, 2015 08:12PM
Re: NNG, Doc fires up all 4 engines for the first time in 50 years!	pd3463	September 18, 2015 08:35PM
Re: NNG, Doc fires up all 4 engines for the first time in 50 years!	KevinM	September 18, 2015 09:08PM
Re: NNG, Doc fires up all 4 engines for the first time in 50 years!	John Cole	September 19, 2015 02:16PM
Re: NNG, Doc fires up all 4 engines for the first time in 50 years!	Greg Scholl	September 19, 2015 03:24PM

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