Restoration Hangar

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All photos are by site developer, unless otherwise noted.

F/A-18A and A-4F

The Hornet is ready for new paint. The Skyhawk being prepared for exhibit.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F/A-18A and A-4F

The Hornet is ready for new paint. The Skyhawk being prepared for exhibit.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F/A-18A Hornet

Awaiting new paint.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F/A-18A Hornet

Awaiting new paint.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F/A-18A Hornet

Awaiting new paint.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F/A-18A Hornet

Awaiting new paint.

Photo by Frank Warren.

Skyhawk's IFR probe in rework.

Before.

Photo by Frank Warren.

Skyhawk's IFR probe in rework.

After.

Photo by Frank Warren.

A-4F Skyhawk.

Photo by Frank Warren.

A-4F Skyhawk.

Loaded with Mk 82 bombs and Zuni rockets.

Photo by Frank Warren.

A-4F Skyhawk.

Going back to paint shop.

Photo by Frank Warren.

A-4F Skyhawk.

Going back to paint shop.

Photo by Frank Warren.

RA-5C Vigilante

Another fine job being done by NADEP's paint crew.

Photo by Jim Compagnon.

RA-5C Vigilante

Another fine job being done by NADEP's paint crew.

Photo by Jim Compagnon.

RA-5C Vigilante

Receiving top coat of new paint.

Photo by Frank Warren.

RA-5C Vigilante

Receiving top coat of new paint.

Photo by Frank Warren.

RA-5C Vigilante

Receiving top coat of new paint.

Photo by Frank Warren.

RA-5C Vigilante

Receiving top coat of new paint.

Photo by Frank Warren.

RA-5C Vigilante

Receiving top coat of new paint.

Photo by Frank Warren.

RA-5C Vigilante

Receiving top coat of new paint.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F-8K Crusader

At an Arizona truck stop.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F-8K Crusader

At an Arizona truck stop.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F-8K Crusader

At an Arizona truck stop.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F-8K Crusader

At an Arizona truck stop.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F-8K Crusader

At an Arizona truck stop.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F-8K Crusader

Fuel for the final leg.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F-8K Crusader

The Crusader's wing and an F-8 simulator arriving.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F-8K Crusader

Fuselage arriving.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F-8K Crusader

Photo by Frank Warren.

F-8K Crusader

Photo by Frank Warren.

F-8K Crusader

Photo by Frank Warren.

F-8K Crusader

Photo by Frank Warren.

F-8K Crusader

Photo by Frank Warren.

F-8K Crusader

Photo by Frank Warren.

F-8K Crusader

Wing panels.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F-8K Crusader

Volunteer Bob Modell checking intake.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F-8K Crusader

Bob at rest.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F9F-8T

Departing for the Evergreen Aviation Museum.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F9F-8T

Departing for the Evergreen Aviation Museum.

Photo by Frank Warren.

RA-5C Vigilante

Markings going on.

Photo by Jim Compagnon.

RA-5C Vigilante

Markings going on.

Photo by Jim Compagnon.

RA-5C Vigilante

New paint job complete.

Photo by Jim Compagnon.

RA-5C Vigilante

New paint job complete.

Photo by Jim Compagnon.

F/A-18A Hornet

In NADEP paint shop.

Photo by Jim Compagnon.

RA-5C Vigilante

Photo by Frank Warren.

RA-5C Vigilante

Photo by Frank Warren.

RA-5C Vigilante

Photo by Frank Warren.

RA-5C Vigilante

Photo by Frank Warren.

RA-5C Vigilante

Photo by Frank Warren.

A-4F Skyhawk

In final touch-up.

Photo by Frank Warren.

A-4F Skyhawk

In final touch-up.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F/A-18A Hornet

In paint shop.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F/A-18A Hornet

In paint shop.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F/A-18A Hornet

In paint shop.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F/A-18A Hornet

Volunteer Don Williams with his project..

Photo by Frank Warren.

F/A-18A Hornet

Paint job complete.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F-8U Crusader

Restoration in progress.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F-8U Crusader

Restoration in progress.

Photo by Frank Warren.

Capt. Mo Peelle, restoration staff and a Cereus Giganteus

Photo by Aubrey Brittian.

Restoration staff as Arizona tourists.

Photo by Aubrey Brittian.

EKA-3B Skywarrior.

In storage at AMARC, Tucson.

Photo by Aubrey Brittian.

EKA-3B Skywarrior.

In storage at AMARC, Tucson.

Photo by Aubrey Brittian.

EKA-3B Skywarrior.

Volunteer Frank Warren checking it out.

Photo by Aubrey Brittian.

EKA-3B Skywarrior.

Mo Peelle looking it over.

Photo by Aubrey Brittian.

EKA-3B Skywarrior.

Preserved in-flight refueling drougue.

Photo by Aubrey Brittian.

EKA-3B Skywarrior.

In storage at AMARC, Tucson.

Photo by Frank Warren.

EKA-3B Skywarrior.

In storage at AMARC, Tucson.

Photo by Frank Warren.

EKA-3B Skywarrior.

In storage at AMARC, Tucson.

Photo by Frank Warren.

EKA-3B Skywarrior.

In storage at AMARC, Tucson.

Photo by Frank Warren.

RA-5C Vigilante

Ready for load aboard.

Photo by Frank Warren.

RA-5C Vigilante

Ready for load aboard.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F/A-18A Hornet

Ready for load aboard.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F/A-18A Hornet

Ready for load aboard.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F-8U Crusader

In NADEP paint shop.

Photo by Jim Compagnon.

F-8U Crusader

In NADEP paint shop.

Photo by Jim Compagnon.

TBM-3 Avenger

Fuselage. More parts to follow.

Photo by Frank Warren.

TBM-3 Avenger

Fuselage. More parts to follow.

Photo by Frank Warren.

TBM-3 Avenger

On restoration hangar ramp.

Photo by Aubrey Brittian.

TBM-3 Avenger

Elevators and rudder.

Photo by Aubrey Brittian.

TBM-3 Avenger

Torpedo bay.

Photo by Aubrey Brittian.

TBM-3 Avenger

Front cockpit.

Photo by Aubrey Brittian.

TBM-3 Avenger

Gun turret compartment.

Photo by Aubrey Brittian.

TBM-3 Avenger

On restoration hangar ramp.

Photo by Aubrey Brittian.

TBM-3 Avenger

Engine and wings arriving.

Photo by Aubrey Brittian.

TBM-3 Avenger

Engine and wings arriving.

Photo by Aubrey Brittian.

Les Chapman's Rig.

Airplane hauler.

Photo by Aubrey Brittian.

Prep for Coronado's 4th of July parade.

Photo by Frank Warren.

Prep for Coronado's 4th of July parade.

Photo by Frank Warren.

Prep for Coronado's 4th of July parade.

Photo by Frank Warren.

A-4F Skyhawk

Gas stop on the way to the parade!!??

Photo by Nick Thompson.

A-4F Skyhawk

Gas stop on the way to the parade!!??

Photo by Nick Thompson.

A-4F Skyhawk

Volunteer Nick Thompson.

Photo by Frank Warren.

The Restoration Group On Parade.

City of Coronado's July 4 Parade.

Photo by Al Schlegel.

The Restoration Group On Parade.

City of Coronado's July 4 Parade.

Photo by Al Schlegel.

The Restoration Group On Parade.

City of Coronado's July 4 Parade.

Photo by Al Schlegel.

The Restoration Group On Parade.

City of Coronado's July 4 Parade.

Photo by Al Schlegel.

Officer Craig, Coronado PD, "citing" Aubrey Brittian for blocking traffic.

Photo by Nick Thompson.

1st Place Blue Ribbon, Aubrey Brittian and Mo Peelle.

Parade entry winners!!

Photo by Nick Thompson.

F-8K Crusader

Stripped of paint and ready for restoration.

Photo by Frank Warren.

F-8K Crusader

Stripped of paint and ready for restoration.

Photo by Frank Warren.

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Page last updated on 22 October 2006.