P-51 Mounted on Massillon Road

We mounted Jean Ann II on her pole on Saturday April 12 at 1:00pm. It took about 45 min to complete the activity. The crew still has to add the canopy, the air scoop panels, do some touch-up, and paint the pole before she is finished.  Bob Withee was able to watch the entire process.

Bob Withee with his plane, the “Jean Ann II” P-51 Mustang

Congratulations on successfully mounting the P-51 Mustang.  Outstanding job – thank you to all the crew members involved!

• Crew Chief – Bob Sours
• Ron Duplain
• Jim Jackson
• Jim Shoop
• Dave Pawski
• Allen Hess
• Dave Hoerig
• Wayne Noall

Special thanks to: Jerry Leeks for transporting the aircraft to the site. Mark & Matt Preusser, Jim Vance from Ohio Bridge Stripper Inc. for providing the crane and operator and Mark Stuckey for his expertise for the pole and the mounting structure.

Transporting the P-51 Mustang to the pole

Pictures of transporting the P-51 Mustang

Placing the P-51 Mustang on the small trailer.

More pictures of the move by Rick Willaman

Next Steps for the P-51 Mustang

Work will now begin on the rest of the monument. Limestone, stanchions, chain and a walkway made from pavers donated by the Belden Brick Company.
 
 

• More pictures of the P-51 Mustang mounting
• P-51 Gets Her Plaques