Bringing Home 049
From Stockdale, Texas to Peru, Indiana
A six year restoration is finally complete
Journey home began February 24th
049 arrived back at the Hangar at 4:20 p.m. February 26th
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Bringing Home 049 From Stockdale, Texas to Peru, Indiana A six year restoration is finally complete Journey home began February 24th 049 arrived back at the Hangar at 4:20 p.m. February 26th |
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| First dinner stop on the way to Texas. | |
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| Fuel stop in Texas at Buckeys: The crew: John Walker, Mark Hopkins, Arthur Gray, Rodney Mayfield, Ron Paye, Chuck Canfield and Phil Marshall. | A great breakfast at the Hosmers! |
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| Their first look at 049. They are in awe. | Rodney Mayfield taking a closer look. |
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| First flight for the crew! | |
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| Saturday February 25th. | |
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| Final walk around before heading home. | Flight crew ready to go. |
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| Headed for home! | |
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| First fuel stop. Cameron, Texas | Last fuel stop on the first leg, Hope, Arkansas |
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| Sunday the 26th of February. Ready for the last leg home. | |
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| Joined in flight by blade shop owner, Jimmy Probst. | Fuel stop in Illinois. |
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| Waiting for 049 to arrive at the hangar. | At the far end of the runway! |
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| Coming in! | Arthur Gray, we made it! Awesome! |
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| Thank You to our great group who came out to Welcome 049 Home! |
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