That was what she looked like during refurbishment. She is now at San Marcos Texas at the Commemorative Air Force (fomerly and properly, in my mind, the Confederate Air Force). Where she is in full authentic paint scheme. This plane was the lead plane for the D Day invasion, carrying Curahees, over Normandy. Now fully restored paint and nose art donated by the paint company (as well as all the prep and labor) and engines donated by the Lycoming company (including install and calibration and run up labor). Do a search for her, and when you find the web site, buy something with the logo, as all proceeds go to continuing to maintain the ship. Their mockup display model was in our military group for the San Antonio Veteran's day parade. I wil edit this entry when I get my photos downloaded to the computer.
The plane flies and travels. For the 75th Anniversary of D Day, she led other American C46, and 47's across country, to Newfoundland, then across the Atlantic to Ireland and then England for the flight over the English channel, and D Day activities.
My bride and I went to their 40's themed Hangar Dance.
Totally restored and flying now.
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