Thunder in the Sky-2012 Auburn, CA

[Bigger Al]

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[V1670]

Re: Thunder in the Sky-2012 Auburn, CA

WOW!! Haven't seen the H in years. Coutches still own it? Still Hayward based? Good to see that it's still tearin up the blue.

[RAD2LTR]

Re: Thunder in the Sky-2012 Auburn, CA

WOW!! Haven't seen the H in years. Coutches still own it? Still Hayward based? Good to see that it's still tearin up the blue.

I saw it out last year for the Nut Tree Gathering of Mustangs.


and it was at the Travis Airshow.


Will

[AirDOGGe]

Re: Thunder in the Sky-2012 Auburn, CA

Love the photos!


MustangsMustangs says 464551 (reg: N551H) is still a Hayward local:

http://www.mustangsmustangs.com/p-51/p51survivors/pages/44-64314.shtml

[catalinadave]

Re: Thunder in the Sky-2012 Auburn, CA

This is for the Dwelle family.

Is there any chance that the Air Racer formerly known as Critical Mass will be in Reno this September, So that we may all see the outstanding work put into her rebuild?

Thanks for any updates,

Dave

[Ken Dwelle]

Re: Thunder in the Sky-2012 Auburn, CA

Hi Dave-

No chance of that, we're still at least a year from flying. My full-time job gets in the way of the project! Stop by the next time you drive through Auburn and have a look in person.

Ken

[tow-3]

Re: Thunder in the Sky-2012 Auburn, CA

Full time job? i thought that all the airplane stuff was paid for with your part time job at taco bell...

looking real good ken can't wait to see her in the air. you going to give us any hints as to how you are going to paint it?

[catalinadave]

Re: Thunder in the Sky-2012 Auburn, CA

Ken, thank you sir for the update. I will have to do that when I get back that way. Or talk my brother into flying the Mooney in there. Planning on being out that way early August for my 50th with the family. maybe I'll talk the parental units in to letting me drive them from Fallon to Fremont with a stop in Auburn possibly. Thanks again, I look forward to seeing her in her element again soon.

Dave

[Ken Dwelle]

Re: Thunder in the Sky-2012 Auburn, CA

Sure I'll give you a hint. The answer to your question can be found in the photo at the top of the page.

Ken

Full time job? i thought that all the airplane stuff was paid for with your part time job at taco bell...

looking real good ken can't wait to see her in the air. you going to give us any hints as to how you are going to paint it?

[Arctic Cat]

Re: Thunder in the Sky-2012 Auburn, CA

Metallic Silver or Canary Yellow?

[Chad Veich]

Re: Thunder in the Sky-2012 Auburn, CA

Sure I'll give you a hint. The answer to your question can be found in the photo at the top of the page.

Ken

I'm guessing in Canadian colors, ala, the Texan in the background.

[Ken Dwelle]

Re: Thunder in the Sky-2012 Auburn, CA

Hi Chad-

It's not really a secret as we have now decided on a paint scheme. The Fury will be finished in the colours she wore in 1953-1956 while serving with the Royal Navy's Advanced Fighter School, 738 Squadron, Lossiemouth Scotland. The scheme is silver overall with yellow "trainer" bands and the British national markings (roundels). Looks almost like this: http://www.sandersaircraft.com/resto..._3307-1024.jpg

That being said, she did spend more time (almost 20 years) as a Poppy Red air racer than in any other configuration and we will pay respect to that in a way that is best left as a surprise!

-Ken

[Chad Veich]

Re: Thunder in the Sky-2012 Auburn, CA

That being said, she did spend more time (almost 20 years) as a Poppy Red air racer than in any other configuration and we will pay respect to that in a way that is best left as a surprise!

I can't wait to see the results Ken and wish you guys the very best with the airplane. I hope she provides you with reliable service for as long as you decide to keep her.

PS - So are the silver drop tanks the clue you were referring to then or am I missing something else?

[Ken Dwelle]

Re: Thunder in the Sky-2012 Auburn, CA

PS - So are the silver drop tanks the clue you were referring to then or am I missing something else?

You've got it Chad, the silver drops were the clue.

Thanks for your support and nice words. Regarding how long we intend to keep it.... it will stay in the family.

Ken