I highly recommend visiting the B-24 Memorial if you're around Melbourne, Australia. It's a remarkable restoration and the surrounding displays are truly impressive. Contact Details: URL: b24australia.org.au Email: liberator@b24australia.org.au Address: Cnr Princes Hwy & Farm Rd Werribee Vic 3030
That's one you-beaut of an example of "our" very own B24(J ? ) - such a legendary big warbird. We love the post and thank you very, very much mate. *My grandfather completed his '40 aboard the venerable Lancaster MkI with 460Sqdn... Anyway, my personal knowledge of the history and performance of the B24 is pretty deep, as is my love and respect of the capabilities and aesthetics. One of the most dog-eared books in our house is Stephen. E. Ambrose' "The Wild Blue" and our love of Brigadier General Jimmy Stewart knows no bounds. *oh... the Dambusters were designated 617Sqdn 😬✌️ ❤ from Lottie, Desiree, Gina and dad, of course, here in paradise at Tuckombil via Alstonville and East Ballina ex Maroubra 🤙✨️
My Grandfather was S/sgt Joesph H Wells of the 5th AAF 380th BG 531st bomb squadron 💣 My grandfather was stationed @ Long field in Fenton. He was on the B-24 Sad-Sac as a left waist gunner. He was on the 1st Strike on Bailikpan! And had a kill to his credit when they were jumped on a mission going by east Timmor. I waih that the Collings foundation had kept their Liberator sill airworty.
It’s been a long time since I was at the b24 to have a look. Doesn’t seem to have progressed much, still no motors on the wings along with lots of other bits and pieces. 🍻
The engines have been on and off many times. Same for the tail. There are hydraulic components, fuel lines, electrics, paneling, Oxygen systems that all are being addressed. Not to mention the constant battle of storing and moving the aircraft while still making it and its components safe for display. My understanding was they were trying to get the aircraft capable of moving under its own power, so every system has to be operational. Get down to Werribee and have a good look, its incredible and unique and far more complete than you might think.
This aircraft has been under restoration for close to 30 years perhaps in another it will be finished I doubt it will ever be finished even to static standard
I have visited many times over the years. 15 years ago, many of the volunteers were original ground crew. I am unsure how many are still well enough to keep volunteering. They were hand making many of the parts from scratch to complete the aircraft to its original spec. What they have achieved to date is absolutely remarkable. They started with a shell of fuselage from Gippsland and that's about it. Regardless of whether it is ever finished, the project is just outstanding and the efforts of these people (with a tiny budget) is incredible.
Get of your backsides and volunteer and help finish if seen them run motors and it aint cheap and this bloke definitely aint a public um speaker um give it break
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I highly recommend visiting the B-24 Memorial if you're around Melbourne, Australia. It's a remarkable restoration and the surrounding displays are truly impressive.
Contact Details:
URL: b24australia.org.au
Email: liberator@b24australia.org.au
Address: Cnr Princes Hwy & Farm Rd Werribee Vic 3030
That's one you-beaut of an example of "our" very own B24(J ? ) - such a legendary big warbird.
We love the post and thank you very, very much mate.
*My grandfather completed his '40 aboard the venerable Lancaster MkI with 460Sqdn...
Anyway, my personal knowledge of the history and performance of the B24 is pretty deep, as is my love and respect of the capabilities and aesthetics. One of the most dog-eared books in our house is Stephen. E. Ambrose' "The Wild Blue" and our love of Brigadier General Jimmy Stewart knows no bounds.
*oh... the Dambusters were designated 617Sqdn 😬✌️
❤ from Lottie, Desiree, Gina and dad, of course, here in paradise at Tuckombil via Alstonville and East Ballina ex Maroubra 🤙✨️
@@christiankirkwood3402 Thanks for sharing! If you're ever down south I recommend a visit to Werribee to support this group.
@@salameragazzo Most certainly will. Thanks for the email link to Werribee 👍
Thanks for sharing this video.
My Grandfather was S/sgt Joesph H Wells of the 5th AAF 380th BG 531st bomb squadron 💣 My grandfather was stationed @ Long field in Fenton. He was on the B-24 Sad-Sac as a left waist gunner. He was on the 1st Strike on Bailikpan! And had a kill to his credit when they were jumped on a mission going by east Timmor. I waih that the Collings foundation had kept their Liberator sill airworty.
Thank you for some great information, very knowledgeable. I will now put that on my list to see.
Thanks nice😊
It’s been a long time since I was at the b24 to have a look. Doesn’t seem to have progressed much, still no motors on the wings along with lots of other bits and pieces. 🍻
The engines have been on and off many times. Same for the tail. There are hydraulic components, fuel lines, electrics, paneling, Oxygen systems that all are being addressed. Not to mention the constant battle of storing and moving the aircraft while still making it and its components safe for display. My understanding was they were trying to get the aircraft capable of moving under its own power, so every system has to be operational. Get down to Werribee and have a good look, its incredible and unique and far more complete than you might think.
I think you mentioned 621 squadron for the Dambusters. It was 617 squadron.
Yes - I stand corrected!
This aircraft has been under restoration for close to 30 years perhaps in another it will be finished I doubt it will ever be finished even to static standard
You should get down there and show us how it is done.
I have visited many times over the years. 15 years ago, many of the volunteers were original ground crew. I am unsure how many are still well enough to keep volunteering. They were hand making many of the parts from scratch to complete the aircraft to its original spec. What they have achieved to date is absolutely remarkable. They started with a shell of fuselage from Gippsland and that's about it. Regardless of whether it is ever finished, the project is just outstanding and the efforts of these people (with a tiny budget) is incredible.
621 ???? try 617 !
The result of not having your script edited before using it. Makes me wonder what else is not correct?
Get of your backsides and volunteer and help finish if seen them run motors and it aint cheap and this bloke definitely aint a public um speaker um give it break
Can we please have the commentary without all the “um” and “aah” … very umm aah distracting.
You can tell its not AI