[Leica] IMG: Restoration of "Mister Douglas" Continues

[Jim Nichols]

Thanks for looking and commenting, Jean-Michel.  From what little I know 
about this group, some are probably re-living a past life, while others 
are putting in a day's work, but aren't getting paid.  They really seem 
to enjoy being a part of reviving the old bird.

As I understand their intentions, they intend to make it airworthy so 
they can obtain a ferry permit which will allow them to fly it to 
Florida where they will complete the restoration.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 4/27/2019 11:58 AM, Jean-Michel Mertz via LUG wrote:
> Jim, forget my latest post, I hadn't realized this engine was NEW!
> JM
> This new engine is indeed handsome. Must be addictive to work on it ... !
>
> Jean-Michel Mertz
> 68750 - Bergheim
>
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> Objet : [Leica] IMG: Restoration of "Mister Douglas" Continues
>
> The supporters of the jump plane "Mister Douglas" are once more on-site
> working on the airplane.  They have raised funds for two zero-time Pratt
> & Whitney engines, the first of which was installed on the airplane
> yesterday.  The fittings and accessories from the old left engine will
> now be inspected, refurbished, and installed on the second engine at
> their shop in Florida.  The fabric control surfaces have also been
> re-covered and are being reinstalled.
>
> Here is a 6-panel pano that I took this morning:
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20190424-DSCF7225-Pano.JPG.html
>
> And, here is that new right engine:
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20190424-DSCF7222.JPG.html
>
> Please view LARGE!
>
> --
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
>
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