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Ford 4-AT Trimotor - THEN! - Part 1 - Project Visits - Then & Now
OK, Gang, here’s Part 1 of 2 of an amazing video set on my Ford 4-AT Trimotor that Phil(mer) and I put together. I know most of you eat these like popcorn but don’t think you realize how much time and effort goes into making them!
While I'm not currently flying as much, focusing on other projects and waiting for the global dust to settle, we have been going through loads of unused video footage I had from the past. Part 1 here is a visit to check on the restoration progress with Maurice Hovious and his Michigan shop back in 2000, and Part 2 will be a recent follow up visit in 2022.
As most of you know, this airplane was EXTENSIVELY damaged in Hurricane Andrew in 1992, so you might want to grab a box of tissues before you click “play!”
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CAC Boomerang Fighter - Restoration Update - FoF Mechanic’s Corner - Around the World - July 2022
Ok gang, here’s an update on my CAC Boomerang restoration going on in Queensland, Australia. Matt Denning of Boomerworks has been doing a great job and making a lot of progress on the project. I asked him to shoot some of the work along the way, and here’s the latest footage he sent. Looking good Matt. Hope you enjoy it.
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Kalamazoo Air Zoo Museum - Kermie Cam Visit
OK, Gang, here’s the fastest turnaround video link we’ve ever posted! It’s from last Saturday when I visited the Kalamazoo Air Zoo!
I hope it inspires you to visit if you’re ever in the area!
We're breaking up the B-17 uploads. Part 2 will debut next week!
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Boeing B-17 - Suzie Q - Part 1 - Work Trip to Pick Up Plane
OK, Gang, here’s a GREAT flash from the past video we put together from some very old early VHS tapes. In Part 1 of 3 here, we began the process of preparing to fly our Boeing B-17 home from the Flying Tigers Museum in Paris, Texas, which I purchased from Jr. Burchinal back in 1985!
The Weeks Air Museum wasn’t even open yet, and in this video, I was only 32 years old at the time. The airplane hadn’t flown in years, and in Part 1, we arrive to check everything out in anticipation of flying out of the dirt airstrip it was on and over to the public airport on the other side of town. As you will see, we dealt with a few “issues” along the way!
The last two days before we flew the B-17 out of the Flying Tigers Museum on the morning of May 6th, the Moon was FULL! Decades later, a full moon became a sign that “my Friends” were looking down on me!
I have to admit, I’ve had a pretty cool life! Welcome to my World!
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Brown B-1 Racer - 1933 Original - Arrival & Assembly @ Fantasy of Flight
OK, Gang, here’s a video we put together of the Fantasy of Flight arrival of our original 1933 Brown B-1 Racer!
I acquired this in 2012, and it’s the only one ever built. It had been used in aviation competitions from the mid 30's to the 40's, mostly piloted by Ralph Bushey, a famous racing pilot of the time.
The plane was damaged in a crash during a race, when the engine fell out. It was put into storage until it could be re-built, in 1947, and flew exhibitions for a couple of years after. It was then put back into storage.
The B-1 passed through a number of owners before I acquired it for my collection at Fantasy of Flight.
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WWII Through Russian Eyes - Part 2 - The Exhibit
OK, Gang, we finally got enough stuff together to post "WWII through Russian Eyes” Part 2 of 2.
Whereas Part 1 focused on landing the Fiesler Storch in the parking lot of the San Diego Zoo for publicity, Part 2 is about the exhibition.
Enjoy!
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Bucker Jungmeister - Flight & Fly-Bys!
OK, Gang, here’s some flying I did in the Bucker Jungmeister when we were filming the Wizard of Orlampa Show back in 2007!
The WOO Show attempt was how I connected with “Phil(mer)!” Several years later, when nobody seemed interested in our efforts, he came to work for me full-time, and my YouTube Channel came into existence! I’m thinking, that one day, I’ll double my efforts and come up with my own “WOO WOO” channel! Stay tuned!
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Kermit Weeks - Past, Present & Future - An Intimate Chat!
OK Gang. Here's a little impromptu interview I did at a Hollywood Hotel a couple of years ago I thought I'd share. It plays like an intimate one on one chat, recounting the past, present, and future . . . of me and Fantasy of Flight! I hope you enjoy it!
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Watering the Runways - Mayor Weeks & Orlampa Fire Department
OK, Gang, I was digging through some old files and ran across a video I did back in 2009. It was the FIRST EVER of all my fun videos.
As you can see, like most kids, I always wanted to grow up to be a fireman!
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Fieseler Storch Lands at San Diego Zoo - World War II Through Russian Eyes - Part 1
Ok gang, here’s a look back to when I landed my Fieseler Storch in the San Diego Zoo parking lot, to promote a traveling exhibit I sponsored called, “World War II Through Russian Eyes.” The exhibit was at the San Diego Air & Space Museum, and featured many never before seen artifacts, photos, and documents from the Second World War. Truly fascinating objects and history. Part 1 features the Storch landing. Part 2, covering the exhibit itself, will follow next week. Enjoy!
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Messerschmitt Bf-108 - Restoration Update #22 - May 2022
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OK gang, it took a few months, but here's a new update on the Messerschmitt Bf-108 restoration. As you know, we've been busy lately tidying up some project containers and storage areas, but we've got back on the 108 and have some progress to report. In this clip we'll talk about the work going on with the right wing, the engine, the fuselage and the electrical system. It's pretty jam packed with info and visuals, so check it out.
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Avro Lancaster - KB976 - Container Reveal - Part 2
Here we go with Part 2 of the Avro Lancaster CONTAINERS REVEAL. We continue our exploration of the final two containers, then move on to Fantasy of Flight storage bay #1, where Kermit joins Paul to check out the Lancaster center section, and wings. The clip finishes up with Paul and Kermit viewing parts moved to the south hangar mezzanine. Come on along and join in on some interesting discoveries and conversation on the planes history and acquisition. Pretty Cool!
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