Collings Foundation - Deer Valley 4/15-17

[Chris Kennedy]

B-24, B-17, P-51, Me 262 replica.

They're going to be at Atlantic Aviation (west of the terminal) this time.

[Chris Kennedy]

Arrival of 'Witchcraft' over DVT this morning. They are in the process of replacing two cylinders on the number one engine.

[Chris Kennedy]

Update on the planes for anyone who is interested.

The Me 262 was supposed to be having brakes and tires replaced at SDL this morning and arriving this afternoon. The mechanics had to be pulled off that job to work on the B-24, which has rides booked, where the 262 does not. They hope to have it at DVT tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon, but it could be Wednesday.

The B-24 is part way through replacement of two damaged cylinders on number one engine, which let go on the way from SDL to DVT. I don't know when it will be flyable. I heard they might be waiting for some parts to arrive.

The B-17 did not fly today. I don't have any definite information about tomorrow.

The P-51 just flew once today.

[Chris Kennedy]

Landing.

[Chris Kennedy]

Update. The Me 262 will not be at DVT or GEU. They don't have the tools to change the brakes. It's going to Marana tomorrow where someone has the equipment. The B-24 will probably not leave DVT until late tomorrow.

[Chris Kennedy]

[Chris Kennedy]

Shot from the B-17 'Nine O Nine.'