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June of 2006 found
as back at Ft. Campbell for another Eagle project. On June 30
and July 1, teams of volunteers working under Keith's direction
worked to clean out the interior of a WWII era C-47. This
aircraft actually participated in the D-day invasion, transporting
troops of the 101st Airborne Division, and will be featured in the
new Wings of Liberty Museum.
It was a beautiful weekend for
outdoor work but temperatures in the low 90s made it very hot inside
the aircraft.
Electric fans set up
inside the aircraft as well as lots of water to drink helped
everyone to keep as cool as possible.
The primary task was to hand
sand the peeling paint off of the interior. All of the
materials and most of the food was donated by local businesses.
The cockpit was off-limits
except for a camera
The C-47 ("Gooney Bird") was a
wartime version of the DC-3 passenger aircraft. It was used to
transport troops and materiel and to tow gliders.
The wings provided
excellent shade and served double duty as hot surfaces for keeping
pizza warm to feed the volunteers.
While we were there, the Troop
Committee took the opportunity to conduct two Boards of Review; one
for Tenderfoot and one for 1st Class.
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