Posted by flooby62 on January 06, 2009 at 00:29:10 from (69.230.101.46):
In Reply to: Jimmy Dolittle part 2? posted by Ultradog MN on December 26, 2008 at 07:49:46:
I've worked B52's and they do have bladders in the wings. In my Air Force career I have worked as a Depot Aircraft Battle Damage Repair Team member and we have repaired aircraft for "one time flights" back to where the repair could be completed correctly. So, it is feasible for the Military to do something like this. But a C130 fuel cell is pretty far fetched. I've worked on B52s. I've replaced the # 9, 10 and 11 fuel cells. It's not all that hard. It is no easier or harder to do the job correctly the first time than it is to put in C130 fuel cells. The really critical part is keeping the aircraft level while it is on jacks for as long as it takes to finish the job. Battle Damage Repair Teams do make unorthodox repairs (with engineering approval) on a limited basis. I've used duct tape to secure tubing and wiring, aluminum tape to patch holes in wing surfaces, angle iron to repair structures. What ever we could safely do to get the aircraft to a place where repairs could be accomplished "by the Book". Not everyday, but when necessary. I was assigned to the 2951st Combat Logistics Support Squadron for 14 years doing this kind of repair. I can't find any info on McCollough Air Base. There is a ring of truth in this story but I still think it is a great Photo Shop job.
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