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[Tigercat24]

Ok, let's get the silly 2-week-before-playtime threads rollin'...

Strega, according to sources, has been getting the usual TLC and is ready to go...here's a photo from Facebook during work on the Witch...just another day in the shop:

[Tigercat24]

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And here is Furias during her first flight of the year with the new paint job, looks like a million really fast bucks...from a fan group page on Facebook:

[flyingjibus]

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I have heard that 232 has a slow nosecase motor and a new boil off system.

That could get interesting.

[Tigercat24]

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And here's a picture from the Planes of Fame Air Museum's Facebook album "Eyes of a Child"...232 (September Fury) has the business end back on and will receive the EA-2 slow nose case once again (info from the Lewis Air Legends page):

[Tigercat24]

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And Precious Metal has been getting serious work done...I've seen photos, but I would probably get yelled at for posting them or leaking too much info...

[Tigercat24]

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And according to another recent thread, Rare Bear is ready to fly again after the apparent motor boo-boo months ago...

[Tigercat24]

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There's my 2 cents...ladies and gentlemen, HAVE AT IT

[Tigercat24]

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I have heard that 232 has a slow nosecase motor and a new boil off system.

That could get interesting.

This is correct..the slow nose is coming back, along with completely overhauled race R-3350 and new boil-off system...all info from the Lewis Air Legends front page.

"Latest News

Lewis Air Racing Preps for Reno

With the 49th Annual National Championship Air Races rapidly approaching, Lewis Air Racing is preparing its racers for the big day in Reno, Nevada. In the spotlight this week is our Hawker MK-11 Sea Fury '232.' She is currently undergoing some renovations at Fighter Rebuilders, LLC in Chino, California. Bob Cardin, Lewis Air Legends Flight Director, tells us '232' is turning out to be a force to be reckoned with. With a new boil off system and completely overhauled engine, complete with slow turning nose case, compliments of Anderson Aeromotive, Inc '232' is expected to be faster than ever and will prove to be a top competitor at this year’s race."

[Tigercat24]

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And for you old-schoolers, check out the chase plane for Furias' flight, which will also be at Reno for the first time in QUITE a while...

Sea Fury 924G, recently finished and STILL with the original Bristol Centaurus sleeve-valve radial

[Tigercat24]

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Some more photos of Furias & 924G:

[Matt58]

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I can't wait to hear the Centaurus!

[GRNDP51]

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Oh I love this thread

[Idaho_cowpony]

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I haven't heard the old sleeve's for a long, long time...

Anyone remember when the last Centaurus powered Fury raced?

Joseph

[flyingjibus]

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I haven't heard the old sleeve's for a long, long time...

Anyone remember when the last Centaurus powered Fury raced?

Joseph

10 or so years ago I think there was one there. Last year of the 3 blade on the bear.

[ignomini]

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My first Reno was '02. Been every year since. Don't recall seeing a Centaurus powered Fury in all the years I've gone.