"We really busted our guts to get both airplanes ready in time.
We just plain ran out of time for Aluminum Overcast. But we are
very pleased to report that annual inspection work on Fuddy Duddy
is complete, and pilot checkout flights are slated to begin early
next week."
Source: EAA Museum Director Adam Smith, in
announcing the bad news -- Aluminum Overcast, the B-17 damaged when
its landing gear collapsed in California last month, won't make it
to this year's AirVenture. Another Flying Fortress, Fuddy Duddy,
will fly at Oshkosh this year. The EAA says there are plenty of
seats still available for those who want a ride.
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