Re: [MV] "Memphis Belle"

From: Greg (czechsix@home.com)
Date: Tue Oct 31 2000 - 11:07:51 PST


 Hi Bob, et al,
 
 Well, if this happens again (the political manipulations of a publically
 funded organization), why don't we all do the H.R. 4205 thing all over
 again.
 
 Something to keep in mind. We do have a pretty loud voice.
 
 Greg
 
 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Robert Barber <rbarber41@hotmail.com>
> To: Military Vehicles Mailing List <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2000 10:09 AM
> Subject: Re: [MV] "Memphis Belle"
>
>
>
> <Good content snipped>
> > The plane was totally restored by volunteers back to flyable
> > condition at an east coast Air Force base. Part of the deal
> > was that the still living original crew was to get a flight in
> > the plane as reward for helping getting it restored.. And don't
> > you know the Air Farce reneges on the promise and has the plane
> > flown to Ohio with minimum crew..
> >
> > The good news is they have an actual combat vet B-17 on display.
> > The bad news was the CS way they delt with the people who put
> > the time and energy into making it happen..
> >
> > Bottom line is too much politics involved where it belongs least.
> >
> > I'll get off my soapbox now ...
> >
> > Bob B
> >
>



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