[Bob Carriere]

I have always been a fan of the P 47..... the JUG..... claimed to built like a truck....... able to take punishment like no other plane.

After seeing how it is assembled I am not so sure......

I know it was ground tested but the balls of the first guy to take it up....

The good old days.... when grease is applied with bare hands..... no work gloves seen....

Some concerns......

What kind of soft sole army boots would allow walking on soft aluminum wings??

After installing one wing...... and the men all release hand support.... what is keeping that 1800 pound wing from pulling the fuselage down..... OK the other side was not undone yet...... but when it is.... and the other wing is not yet attached you would have need for some wooden braces under the already installed wing..... wouldn't you..? I am sure it was in the foot note somewhere..

the poor guy pumping 360 pounds of pressure in the final landing gear set up must have been some tired.

The two poor suckers cranking that inertia starter are in direct line with the exhaust pipe.... which on a cold engine would belch unburned fuel/flames and there are not protective clothing or fire extinguishers in sight...?

No mention of how many hours start to finish or total man hours from crate to airborne.

Amawreekun inginuity at its best.

Oh well it is partly hollywood.....

Quite an interesting 40 minutes.....thoroughly enjoyed it.. thank you.

Bob C.