Originally Posted by
Elayna Hall
Hi Bob, thanks for checking in! As you know, our tour team discovered a fitting inside the wing that showed signs of fatigue. The full inspection that was conducted determined that replacement of the part is necessary for safe operations. It should be relatively easy to fix but unfortunately it is in a difficult area that is hard to get to which will make the repair a timely process. Just like you, we are eager to getting the B-17 ‘Aluminum Overcast’ flying again but want to make sure we give the repair the attention and resources it needs to get it done right. At the moment our resources are focused on AirVenture as it is less than 60 days away.
The airplane will remain in Florida at this time until a repair schedule is finalized. We do not currently have a final timeline for those repairs, but will keep everyone updated as additional information becomes available via the B17.org website and other channels.
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