Story and photos by Gary Daniels
This marks the fifth update from Vintage Aviation News on the return-to-flight program of the 1954 Beechcraft E18S-9700 “Super 18,” affectionately known as the Hollywood Bomber. The aircraft is undergoing an extensive restoration at the Vintage Flying Museum (VFM), based at Meacham International Airport (FTW) in Fort Worth, Texas. The project is being completed in three phases. Phase One focuses on achieving airworthiness and preparing the aircraft for its planned appearance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025. Phase Two will see a complete interior restoration, and Phase Three—scheduled for…..