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Show afb museum hill HILL TOP TIMES Friday, April 17, 19S7 7 arrives at Hill with aid from C-- 5 AAusgqjgh B- -l V w . for gjueste My 2 . By Ralph C. Jensen By Ralph C. Jensen Ogden Affairi Office ALC Public Ogden It would be difficult to compare today's Galaxy aircraft to an airplane of yesteryear, the 7 Flying Fortress, but the two made a debut . together April 8 at Hill AFB. The Flying Fortress was tucked away deep inside the belly of the 5 and was delivered in several pieces to the base. It will be restored as an honored veteran of World War II service for the Hill AFB Museum. e The heavy bomber is significant to Hill. It is more than a museum token of flight, but rather a tie to the past. The base's namesake, Maj. Ployer P. Hill, was killed in the crash of the original model of the during a test flight Oct. 1935 at Wright Field, Ohio. 30, Another link to the aircraft was when this base was known as Hill Field and had responsibility for C-- 5 ; ? . V B-1- iX 7 Y I B-1- 1 7 ple room in its belly for the 7 fuselage, wings and all. Considered one of the most famous American airplanes ever built, the aircraft was designed in 1934, making its maiden voyage on July 28, 1935. By the time production was halted in May 1945 in favor some 12,726 of the had been built. It is estimated only 35 still exist. While the was the focus of attention at the delivery, it may have been the C--5 Galaxy that drew B-1- B-1- (U.S. Air Force Photo by Bill Shirley) What a difference In size, guys! awaits unloading from giant B-1- 7 C-- 5 Galaxy. the gasps from the onlookers who watched the aircraft float in for a soft landing. The 312th Military Airlift Squadron, an Air Force Reserve Associate Unit from Travis AFB, Calif., delivered the aircraft. 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Although the aircraft will never be restored to flying standards, it will be in top condition for visitors. According to Mr. Yannotti, vandalism has taken its toll on museum aircraft which have been stored on the base taxiway. "There has been some glass broken and gauges stolen from two aircraft stored on the taxiway, ' ' said Mr. Yannotti. "These airplanes are still owned by the Air Force. Glass has been broken on our Samaritan and Flying Boxcar. Punishment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice still applies to these museum aircraft." y. C-- B-1- 7 Clearwater-St- . Fortress since 1957. Delivery of the Flying Fortress brought a flashback of the past as four pilots of vintage were on hand to view the 5 delivery. The aircraft brought attention from local media, who anticipated a full cargo hold, but quickly found the C-- 5 had am- 7, ' '. n logistics support, management of parts procurement and performing major overhauls and modifications. Hill has not seen the likes of the Flying B-2- 3 p.m. 5, 7 B-1- Affairs Office The opening marks the start of an era which is a throwback to the aerial past. On display at the museum are numerous aircraft, plus an inside display at Bldg. 1919 of more than 500 items that are associated with the Air Force. Access to the museum will be via Highway Roy Gate exit 341. Access to the museum will only be possible from the base, except via this exit once the museum is open for business. It will be open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The museum most recently received a carefully wrapped package from the Air Force Museum at Wright-PattersoAFB, Ohio, a World War II vinFlying Fortress bomber that arrived from tage long-rang- B-1- ALC Public A part of the past will be on display at the Hill AFB Museum as the opening of the facility has been slated for May 2 at 11 a.m. The museum will close at C-- B-1- plfi)ilnlgj w 1 reservations |