Category Archives: Restorations

B-26 Marauder is moved

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Kim

The B-26 Marauder is positioned for assembly.  The port wing is ready and the starboard wing is very close to being ready.  The assembly will be performed in the main hanger.  There is a great deal of excitement because this … Continue reading →

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Goodyear GZ-22 gets her new home

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Kim

The Spirit of Akron is moved to her new display area in the west corner of the Hanger.  It will be protected in this area and will minimize the requirement to be moved.  Goodyear has been very generous to MAPS … Continue reading →

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Flight Line gets setup

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Kim

We have been able to create a very impressive flight line by clearing the hanger for cleaning, repairing the lights and preparing for the Red Cross Bash on April 21. Front to back, F-11, Beech, F-100 and C-47. Front to … Continue reading →

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F-14 Tomcat comes out to a beautiful day

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Kim

It has been many years since the F-14 Tomcat has seen the light of day.  She has been packed into the corner of the hanger for many years.  Once she was pulled out, she showed her true size and beauty. … Continue reading →

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T-37 54-2732 Update

Posted on March 28, 2012 by kentk

The T-37 gets her feet back on the ground after an extended time on jack stands. This means the plane is done on the bottom and work can soon commence on the cockpit area.

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Congrats to the Crew of the F-101F Voodoo

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Kim

If you ask Director/Crew Chief Kent Kleinknecht how the day went?  He would say, “It was a Great Day at MAPS.”  You see, Kent has been trying to open the canopy of the F-101F for several weeks and today he was … Continue reading →

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A-26 comes to its new home at MAPS

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Kim

Thanks goes out to a group of MAPS Members and Wayne Knoll for taking the time to coordinate the pickup of the BT-13 and the A-26.  These aircraft are owned by MARC and will be restored and displayed at MAPS. … Continue reading →

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MAPS gets two Aircraft from MARC

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Kim

MAPS Air Museum has entered into an agreement to restore two more of MARC’s aircraft, an A-26 and a BT-13.  The transportation will begin on Friday, January 27 and continue until all of the sections have been transported to North … Continue reading →

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B-26 starts to get her wheels

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Kim

Dave Pawski draws up the bolts on the left main gear of the B-26.There is not a whole lot better feeling in restoration than putting a part back on an airplane. This gear had to weigh at least 400lbs.  by … Continue reading →

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Link Trainer Restoration

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Kim

MAPS member Lynn Smart works on the LINK Trainer. The LINK was a basic instrament trainer used during the war and years after. After years of being in the restoration area it has been moved back to its original location … Continue reading →

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