An effort is underway to provide a face-lift for the two United States Air Force jets that have been displayed at the Skiatook Airport for many years.
“Due to time and weather the aircraft have lost their luster and are in bad need of cleaning, painting, some minor structural repairs, and new decals” said Gary Lanham. The aircraft, T-33 Trainer and T-37 Trainer, belong to the National Museum of the United States (NMUSAF) at Wright Patterson AFB in Ohio. They are on loan to the Skiatook Municipal Airport, which must be renewed every two years.
Reid (Bill) Williams, a local Skiatook citizen initiated an effort to address this concern. “It just made me sick to drive by those planes every day and see them in that condition,” said Williams.
After an evaluation of the aircraft by two Air National Guard technicians, recommendations were provided in writing. SMSgt Reese Skinner and SMSgt Andrew Shipman provided the evaluation. SMSgt Skinner is the primary person responsible for the many static displays at the Tulsa Air National Guard Base. A report and summary of needed actions were delivered to Brad White, Skiatook Public Works Director.
After a review with city leadership authorization was given to proceed with the project beginning with a planning meeting recently conducted. The team currently consists of Bill Williams, Brad White, Gary Lanham, Kevin Paslay, and Shawn Martin. More are likely to join the team as particular skills sets are identified.
The team pledges to complete the needed repairs and restoration at no cost to the city. Work will be done over the spring with plans to be completed by October 2016.
Source: http://www.tulsaworld.com
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