Category Archives: C-47 Gooney Bird

Our C47 has to be most Photogenic, one and all want to get their picture taken with this refurbished plane. While small jobs and painting continue, plans are in the works to add static displays ( Jim Cameron type ) inside. A few items will be … Continue reading →

The C-47 is now a work of art in full scale.  Congratulations to the crew who have spent almost 3,000 hours restoring her.  They have worked very hard to complete the port side of the aircraft for our visitors to … Continue reading →

In a effort to see Maps more clearly new windows are being installed on the C47. With major projects complete beautification is in the works: windows, outside letters painted, leaks stopped, cleaning, and carpet are a few of the items. Also, as C47 work slows the … Continue reading →

The C-47 and the F-102 have been moved.  The C-47 will guard the entrance to the flight line and the F-102 will be moved where it is easier to restore the skin. C-47 moves to her new location at the … Continue reading →

C47 restoration continues to make headway. Led by their daring and resourceful crew chief the loyal crew has fabricated heavy metal supports that will be needed to mount the propellers, each weighting several hundred pounds. No engines are available, hence … Continue reading →