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By: - 8th March 2015 at 22:43 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Thanks for the link.
I'm not intending to be a downer, but, it would have been nice if they acted on this before everyone who was involved was in their eighties or better.
Most who were ever involved, are gone.
Andy Scott
By: - 9th March 2015 at 02:43 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Thanks for the link.I'm not intending to be a downer, but, it would have been nice if they acted on this before everyone who was involved was in their eighties or better.
Most who were ever involved, are gone.Andy Scott
I hear what your saying but we try to move forward.
Pilot Sherman Best (94!) visited in December.
By: - 9th March 2015 at 14:43 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Hi Andy;
Can't help but agree here. As a former Rebel Air Museum bod, with all of it's 322nd BG connections, I was always mystified how such an iconic aircraft has been in bits for so many years. At least though, Flak Bait is getting the TLC she deserves and I wish the NASM well with the project. As you say though, it has left it a bit late for a lot of those that were involved with this aircraft.
I was fortunate to meet a few ex Flak Bait men at a 322nd reunion back in 1992, and hear a few stories over a beer. I felt very honoured to be there.
Regards;
Steve
By: - 9th March 2015 at 16:17 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Good few days for Essex-based Marauder fans, what with the lovely pics in the latest Flypast as well.
Adrian
By: - 9th March 2015 at 16:36 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Remember that Enola Gay and other iconic aircraft weren't on display until recently either. The NASM has only had the Udvar-Hazy annex where they have the room to display these larger aircraft for the past 11 years.
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By: Marauderman26 - 8th March 2015 at 21:53
The National Air and Space Museum is embarking on the preservation of one of its signature artifacts, the Martin B-26B-25-MA Marauder Flak-Bait. The Project Team is reaching out to individuals and groups who may have personal stories, photographs, records, and artifacts that would further document this iconic artifact and the men and women who built, flew, and maintained it during World War II. If you are able to help, visit the Flak-Bait website (http://airandspace.si.edu/collections/flak-bait/index.cfm), select the “Share Your Story” tab, and fill out the form. Please contact the curator, Jeremy Kinney, directly at [email]kinneyj@si.edu[/email] for more information.