B-29 famous bomber reassembly causes test crackle and cancellations
Volunteer crew member Mark Russell described a popping sound from the engine during Saturday testing, forcing cancellation of the flight. Four engines named after 1940s stars—Ingrid Bergman, Mitzi Gaynor, Rita Hayworth, and Betty Grable—were all running except Mitzi’s, as work continues on the aircraft nicknamed Fifi which is tied to ending the war via the B-29.
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Fifi the B-29 stands as a living wartime symbol still flying
Retired pilot Charlie Tilghman keeps Fifi in airworthy shape to allow future generations to glimpse World War II era equipment. Volunteers offer cockpit tours as visitors reflect on the sacrifices of enrollees and the Enola Gay’s Hiroshima mission. Maintenance chief Dave Miller hints the plane may fly again soon despite spectator disappointment.
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Net Café Commemorative Air Force Note
A fragmentary OCR item mentions The Net Caf and the Commemorative Air Force. Readable elements show a possible reference to a cafe name and an aviation history organization. No clear event or person details are present to expand.
Energy Talks Highlight Oil Losses and Nanotech Advances
Abraham warned of a potential $20 billion hit to Texas operators and government within four years, risking a 30 to 60 percent drilling drop. Panelists discussed Midland’s energy role, nanotechnology cutting drill pipe weight, and Texas solar growth alongside water-supply concerns.
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Third spacewalk needed to restore station cooling
Two astronauts Douglas Wheelock and Tracy Caldwell Dyson faced a lengthy spacewalk to free a stuck connector and suppress an ammonia leak while repairing the International Space Station cooling system. They could not remove a broken pump and retreated inside as managers announced two more spacewalks are required to replace the pump and restore normal cooling.
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