Steve Jantz reports that last Saturday a small group of volunteers installed the the first engine on “Doc”. This is a milestone on this ongoing project. Two more engines await preparation and to be installed. A fourth engine is in the finishing stages at Anderson Aeromotive,, Grangeville, Idaho. Progress Continues.
Recently the restoration has gain a lot of momentum. In October the volunteers have worked to hang the first of four restored & rebuilt engine nacelles. San Antonio Propeller Service packed the first two propellers which were delivered to Wichita. The propellers were fully restored and balanced in the San Antonio based shop so the Doc’s team will only have to install them once all four engines will be installed. Another important update was about the fuel cells, almost half of the 26 available on the B-29 are ready to be installed.
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More pictures from Saturday, thanks to Steve Jantz.
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.
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