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New Drifter 447 - May 13, 2000

After several months of effort by the 447 Group crew, the replacement Drifter 447 was finally ready to return to Hudgins Airpark.  The fuselage was loaded on the trailer first.

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... Another view

Alan Hall ties the fuselage to the trailer as ...

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... Don Mitchell and Steve Phimister carry the wings from the shop.

With the wings tied down, she's ready for the 33 mile trip.

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And, after a couple hours of assembly plus the careful inspection of a few others, the new 447 Drifter is ready for it's test flight.

 

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