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Hey guys, I’m in southern New Jersey right outside of Philadelphia and if there are any projects nearby I’d love to try and help. I don’t really have any special skills other than some research experience (history major) but if there’s any way I can help I’d be happy to give it a shot.
Are you close to the Monmouth County Airport? I think we can find you some cool projects. Would you prefer a flying aircraft museum or static project? Thanks for starting the journey!
Hey Guys, I really like listening to your show on Warbird Radio, and appreciate what you guys are trying to accomplish. I am a former Air Force Crew Chief who worked on C-130′s and F-16′s. I also volunteered at Planes of Fame East when it was located at Flying Cloud Airport in the Twin Cities area. I have been out of the Air Force since 1994 (after 9 years in the service) and haven’t really had a chance to help on aircraft since then. I am looking to help with any project in the Twin Cities, MN area. I am also a machinist if that would be of any use.
Bruce we would love to have your help. Thank you for your service. I am sure that your many skills can be put to good use. Here is a link to some projects in you area. Let me know which one interests you and I will try and contact them.
http://www.aerialvisuals.ca/Locator.php#TheResults
I’m not really close to Monmouth. It’s about two hours (at least) from me in Williamstown. However, if that’s the closest place with projects then I suppose I can take an occasional trip up that way. I would say there’s a preference to a flying aircraft museum but static will work just as well as long as there’s a chance to help.
No problem. Monmouth has a the Berlin Airlift C-54. That is a flying aircraft that tours the airshow circuit. Are you closer to Philly. Theere are several aircraft in the Philly area and also the Delaware Valley Air Museum at Willow Grove. There are some aircraft infront of VFW’s and such that could use help too. However one of the most exciting restorations in the warbird world is taking place about an hour from you. The Mid Atlantic Air Museum on the Reading Airport is restoring a P-61 Black Widow, a WWII night fighter to airworthy status. They also have several flying aircraft and some static. Would this interest you?
If there’s a way I could help specifically on the Black Widow project then the Mid Atlantic Air Museum would be great! I actually just read “Northrop’s Night Fighter” about the P-61 in December so that seems especially interesting.
It sounds like the Mid Atlantic Air Museum is the place for you. They gladly are taking volunteers to work on all of their aircraft including the P-61.
Just a follow-up; on March 5 I’ll be heading out to the MAAM for new member orientation and to find out how I’ll be able to contribute to their work. I’ll let you guys know how it all goes!
If you do go and volunteer, please take some pictures, and let us know how it goes. We would love to have you come on the show and tell us about it!
New to this site, Are you guys affiliated with any place around the Indianapolis area? I have helped with a BT-13 and North American Harvard and really enjoyed it. When I am back in MI, I help maintain a SNJ-5 but would like to work on more and get involved with somewhere closer to where I live now.
We are located near Indy, but we can find you something close to where you are. Where are you looking for a project? Welcome aboard!
Hi Chris, I live in Carmel so anywhere around here would be great.
And thanks.
Justin,
Pardon the intrusion, my name is Rob. We are currently working on the B-17G at Grissom Air Museum. I could use all of the help I can get restoring the airplane to a museum quality static display. Lots of sheetmetal work required at this time. If you are interested in helping, please let myself or Chris know. We both travel from Indy to work on the B-17. Thanks, Rob
Hi Rob,
Sounds interesting and Grissom isnt to far north, when do you normally go up there and work? I defiantly would be interested in getting more information.
Justin,
I usually head to Grissom every other Sunday to work on the B-17. Chris and I are trying to organize parts that have been removed from the 17 over the years. Meanwhile, Jake and I are gearing up to do repairs on the tail turret; which has been removed from the airplane for repairs.
The folks at Grissom will need some major help here starting the weekend of March 19th, as the C-47 is slated to have a new paint job applied. When the paint job is finished in May (same time as Indy Airshow) the vet that flew the C-47 we are recreating in WWII will be present for an honor ceremony.
If this interests you please PM Chris at chris@warbirdrescue.com, as my email is inop.
Thanks,
Rob
Hi Rob,
I tried emailing Chris at the email you listed and have not heard anything back. Is there a different contact address? Or you can email me directly @ eaa@pallasdesignstudio.com
Thanks
Justin
I have a BSA Troop here in Indy, that is interested in helping out at the Grissom Air Museum. Is there something there that they can do? I was looking at either a day trip or if possible an overnighter where they would be there all day Saturday and part of Sunday.
That would be great Tim. We would love to have you guys. We have a ton they could do. From us teaching them how to shoot some rivets, to helping cleaning the aircraft. Drop me a message at mustangdriver76@hotmail.com and we can set something up that they will never forget!
Thought I would make everyone aware of a couple of T-28 Trojans here on Chattanooga. hixsonflightmuseum.org They are currently ready to put a T-28A back together after a great new paint job. The folks there are standup and I am sure they would love to chat with Y’all. We in the south have that great southern hospitality
I’m in Louisville KY. I met Jake just the other day at a restaraunt on Harrod’s Creek near the Ohio River in Louisville and he turned me on to this website and we spoke at length about Warbird Rescue. I would like to become involved. I have many years of experience in procurement of A/C parts and components. If I can be of service in the local Louisville area please contact me!
Group,
If someone lives near Edwards AFB, and want to help work on Warbirds & military vehicles, I have several aircraft and vehicles and coul use some help.
Current Acft projects: Yak-52, L-5, Fouga (Static), P-40 (Replica for WASP Museum). Current vehicle: 2 ea, CJ-2A; M35A2C, HUMVEE (H-1), O-11B (firetruck), Fuel Truck, Tug, Generators, and numerous military trailers .
Other projects awaiting restoration: 2 ea, L-5′s; 2 ea, PT-19′s, & F-86D (Static).
Thanks
John Fischer
fish@aviation-tech.com
That would be amazing. What types of aircraft are you working on?
Chris,
Need to rebuild the Yak-52, and L-5 to fly. Also a Fouga & F-86D to static display.
I have 6 ea 1:1 scale P-40 Movie props, one of wich is being cleaned up to go to the WASP Museum.
Laterrrrr
Avn-Tech
Would love to get involved with a war bird project around Richmond, VA.
Anyone know of anything going on around there? I am aware of the the Military Aviation Museum in Pungo, VA, but that is a long drive for me.
( Been there, great place! )
Chris, I met you guys at Oshkosh this year. Was wondering if by chance you are a 501(c) 3 type non profit.
We are 501c3 pending. Just waiting for the paper work to clear.
if possible can you keep me updated as to when you guys get cleared.
My email is J_scott31@hotmail.com
Thank you
Hi everyone just checking to see if there were any project going on in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area I would love to help.
I am just outside of Washington DC and would enjoy helping if needed. Anyone need any help working an some history?
I am sending you an e-mail with a link to the project locator. Good luck, and keep us up to date with which project you get involved with.
Hi everyone. My name is Josh. I live in Florence, SC. Is anyone aware of any projects around south or north Carolina that would be looking for a volunteer? I’m eager to help out in anyway I can. Thanks.
I’m looking for anyone who know how I might volunteer for the Bomber Gas Station restoration project in Portland, Oregon. I was told mustangdriver might have some suggestions. This is for a B-17 with tail number 485790.
Thanks for any help anyone might provide.
Hi there. They are in need of volunteers of all background. Contact Jason Scott at 503-654-6491 and tell him Warbird Rescue sent you. He will put you to work, and you will have a blast!