Warbirds News received a brief update from the B-17 Alliance Group on progress with the restoration of their B-17G “Lacey Lady”. During a recent work party, volunteers stripped the fabric off the Flying Fortress’s rudder and elevators, which revealed a remarkably well preserved set of control surfaces. The team also continued with their parts inventory catalog, a laborious but vital task in any successful restoration project. The project is set to begin a fundraising campaign through Indiegogo very shortly to help raise the funds for lowering the rest of “Lacey Lady” off the poles. Warbirds News will be sure to let our readers know when this happens. Anyone wishing to help out the project should visit their website.
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
I may have access to a nicely restored engine cowl flap assembly
( switches) for the control panel if one is needed for your restoration.
My father was a flight engineer on
B-17,s at Hobbs New Mexico
(Training area for would be pilots) during WW2