By: Eddie
- 22nd March 2004 at 14:01Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Ooops ;)
You're right (and you even said it that way). I guess I must be in an argumentative mood today ;)
But anyway - the "Belle" was "preserved" at Memphis airport for quite a while, and I believe that took a severe toll on the interior (I've seen some photos from the 70s with the interior gutted). It was restored before it went on display at Mud Island...
By: Papa Lima
- 22nd March 2004 at 14:27Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Please don't start throwing teddies, boys, that's not what I put up this thread for! I just thought there might be a few people interested in what's happening to the "real" Memphis Belle and that she in fact still exists, that's all!
By: Ashley
- 26th March 2004 at 13:44Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Many thanks for posting these Papa Lima...it is nice to see what is happening with projects across the pond :)
With regards to Sally B's markings, I believe it is intended for Sally to wear the markings of Memphis Belle on one side on a permanent basis in commemoration of the original aircraft. Is there anyone around with links with Sally B who can confirm this or offer any further info?
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By: Mark V - 22nd March 2004 at 13:59 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
There - I thought so :)
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By: Eddie - 22nd March 2004 at 14:01 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Ooops ;)
You're right (and you even said it that way). I guess I must be in an argumentative mood today ;)
But anyway - the "Belle" was "preserved" at Memphis airport for quite a while, and I believe that took a severe toll on the interior (I've seen some photos from the 70s with the interior gutted). It was restored before it went on display at Mud Island...
So not as original as she may appear...
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By: Mark V - 22nd March 2004 at 14:02 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
No you are not :D
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By: Papa Lima - 22nd March 2004 at 14:27 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Please don't start throwing teddies, boys, that's not what I put up this thread for! I just thought there might be a few people interested in what's happening to the "real" Memphis Belle and that she in fact still exists, that's all!
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By: Eddie - 22nd March 2004 at 14:35 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
No teddy throwing here. I misread what Daz wrote, that's all.
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By: Bruce - 22nd March 2004 at 14:40 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Is this the right room for an argument??
:p
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By: Chris Broad - 22nd March 2004 at 15:29 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
would you like a 5 minute argument or the full half hour? :p
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By: mmitch - 22nd March 2004 at 21:55 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Caution Papa Lima, this British Humour now turning Monty Pythonesque. :)
mmitch.
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By: Ashley - 26th March 2004 at 13:44 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Many thanks for posting these Papa Lima...it is nice to see what is happening with projects across the pond :)
With regards to Sally B's markings, I believe it is intended for Sally to wear the markings of Memphis Belle on one side on a permanent basis in commemoration of the original aircraft. Is there anyone around with links with Sally B who can confirm this or offer any further info?
Ashley
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By: Merlin3945 - 5th April 2004 at 00:56 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I'm a lumberjack and I'm ok. I work all night and I sleep all day.
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By: Hatton - 5th April 2004 at 00:59 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I cut down trees. I eat my lunch.
I go to the lavatory.
On Wednesdays I go shoppin'
And have buttered scones for tea....................
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By: Merlin3945 - 5th April 2004 at 01:07 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
"Are you the Judean Peoples Front"
And I think we all know what comes next!!
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By: mike currill - 5th April 2004 at 07:40 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Wonderful to see that someone is looking after the old girl the way she deserves.