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Restoration Projects at the Arizona Wing CAF Museum

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These are current restoration projects underway at the Arizona Wing

B-25 Mitchell Maid in the Shade
MiG15bis

B-25 Mitchell

Summer 2004
Work continues on the Wing's B-25 (Maid in the Shade). Nose art is in the process of being painted, cheek guns installed and engine inspection being performed.
B-25 Nose Art Arizona Wing CAF B-25 Nose Art Arizona Wing CAF B-25 Engine Arizona Wing CAF
B-25 Cockpit Arizona Wing CAF B-25 Engine Arizona Wing CAF B-25 Nose Art Arizona Wing CAF
Spring 2005
Work continues on the Wing's B-25 (Maid in the Shade). Nose art is in the process of being painted, cheek guns installed and prop installed.
B-25 Nose Art Arizona Wing CAF B-25 Nose Art Arizona Wing CAF B-25 Engine Arizona Wing CAF
Fall 2005
Work continues on the Wing's B-25 (Maid in the Shade). Nose art is finished painted, engines hung and hydraulics system tested.
B-25 Nose Art Arizona Wing CAF B-25 Nose Art Arizona Wing CAF B-25 Engine Arizona Wing CAF
Winter 2007
Engines have been run up and work continues on aircraft systems
Srping 2009 - She Flies Again!

WW II Bomber returns to the skies after 28-year restoration!

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Maid in the Shade took flight for the first time in 28 years at 0915 on May 29th, 2009.

MiG 15bis

Summer 2004
Restoration work on the Wing's MiG-15bis this summer will continue on the aluminum aircraft surface, disassemble of the fuselage for interior restoration and cleaning.
MiG-15 Arizona Wing CAF MiG-15 Arizona Wing CAF MiG-15 Arizona Wing CAF
MiG-15 Arizona Wing CAF MiG-15 Arizona Wing CAF MiG-15 Arizona Wing CAF
Fall 2005
Restoration work on the Wing's MiG-15bis continues with the disassemble of the fuselage for interior restoration and cleaning.
MiG-15 Arizona Wing CAF MiG-15 Arizona Wing CAF MiG-15 Arizona Wing CAF