Typical Pilot-Crew Chief scene.
It took a jack to raise the tail wheel on a 47.
Jacking a main wheel with a bottle jack.
This home made device beat trying to do the job with a large heavy wing jack.
Our men were very good at this kind of improvisation.
Squadron service truck and trailer, further evidence of the men’s ability to improve and innovate.
The truck is a gasoline bowser. The trailer here carries engine oil and oxygen.
More familiarization with the “Jug.” Jim “Rabbit” Hare and his #44.
Smile for the camera.
Considerable inspecting and checking out went on.
Engine’s running, check the gauges.
