The work on Flakbait is planned to be completed by 2029 though they're doing a preservation rather than a restoration as like the amphibian in the video I linked last week it's all about the story of the actual aircraft, not the B-26 in general.
The work on Flakbait is planned to be completed by 2029 though they're doing a preservation rather than a restoration as like the amphibian in the video I linked last week it's all about the story of the actual aircraft, not the B-26 in general.
I did, too. I always thought the Marauder was cool, and have enjoyed seeing a few in museums. It's good to see a famous one getting a restoration.
Adam Savage doing a follow up video on the restoration of a WWI era biplane.
it's been five years so it shows how long the restoration process can be.
One things they've found with the restoration is the wood used it repairing damage to a wing came from a fruit packing crates whcih I guess is testament to how they could be easily repaired.
There was also break in the main spare of a wing but the plane still flew.
But when the aircraft goes on display it will have restored wing members.
They also have documentation that would explain which particular wood was used in different parts of the airframe.
it's been five years so it shows how long the restoration process can be.
One things they've found with the restoration is the wood used it repairing damage to a wing came from a fruit packing crates whcih I guess is testament to how they could be easily repaired.
There was also break in the main spare of a wing but the plane still flew.
But when the aircraft goes on display it will have restored wing members.
They also have documentation that would explain which particular wood was used in different parts of the airframe.
