Some of the Sandbar Mitchell volunteers with the freshly disassembled left hand inboard wing spar web. (photo via Sandbar Mitchell)
Some of the Sandbar Mitchell volunteers with the freshly disassembled left hand inboard wing spar web. (photo via Sandbar Mitchell)
The Sandbar Mitchell project made major progress in March. They have completely stripped down the center section left side to just its front and rear spars. They have de-rivetted the webbing from the rear spar and cleaned the spar caps. They then clecoed the inboard webbing back into place, but need to replace the outboard webbing due to corrosion issues.
The left hand spar in it’s disassembled state, showing the inner webbing clecoed into place. The missing outer web will need remanufacturing due to corrosion issues. (photo via Sandbar Mitchell)
On a side museum project, the youth volunteers are dissembling a run out R-2800 engine. They will clean the parts, paint where necessary and then re-assemble the engine for display in a Florida museum.
The youth team working on the clapped out R-2800 engine, which they will restore to static display for a Florida museum. (photo via Sandbar Mitchell)
There are also new items coming to the Sandbar Mitchell online store!
WarbirdsNews will continue to bring news on this fascinating project as soon as it becomes available. Please visit the Sandbar Mitchell Team’s website to find out more about the aircraft’s history and how you too can help the project… Or join their Facebook page.
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.
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 would appreciate updates on this project! I know a veteran
that served in the Army Air Corps during World War II as a
B-25 tail gunner! I think you are doing a splendid job on what
I’ve seen so far! I myself spent 20 years with Marine Corps
Aviation – 1967 to 1988, starting with the Vietnam conflict!
Keep up the wonderful work!
I would appreciate updates on this project! I know a veteran
that served in the Army Air Corps during World War II as a
B-25 tail gunner! I think you are doing a splendid job on what
I’ve seen so far! I myself spent 20 years with Marine Corps
Aviation – 1967 to 1988, starting with the Vietnam conflict!
Keep up the wonderful work!