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  • Jose Loera
  • May 29, 2015
  • 3 min read

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A new set of blueprints I got for the 2nd panel of the P-51's wings. The blueprints prove to be useful when it comes to knowing where the rivets belong.

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My 2nd little work station for working on the 2nd panel of P-51's wings. This time I had to work on it assembled onto the rest of the wing, which made it a very unique work experience.

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Before I could even start riveting the first panel for the P-51's wings, I had to test out different heights for the rivet squeezers.

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I had all my tools in this little tray when it came to working on the 2 wings. I had tools that varied from basic rulers to 90 degree drill guns.

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The drill gun was the main tool I used the most I would say. What made it really cool was how you can swap the drill bit for many unique bits that ranged from real long to thick drill bits. It was tiring to use after a while, but I managed.

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It was nice taking my bike to work everyday. You don't seem to realize that it overall really helps you wake up in the morning and helps you think about how your going to overcome all the obstacles that day may present to you.

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I remember by the time I finished working on the first panel of the P-51's wings, I was shocked. I have never drilled so many holes in my life. Everyday my arm would be super sore, but in the end it was worth it.

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The band saw was one piece of machinery I used the most in the hanger. I was really surprised when I learned that a lot of the machinery in the hanger is very old (1940s), so I had to be extra careful when using them.

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This was blueprint for the first panel I was working on. Just by looking at it I was very confused, but it made me realize how smart everyone at Flyboys Aeroworks really is.

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A picture of one of the wings they were working on. A lot of work was put into this by Danny (fellow coworker), I was very impressed with all he was able to do with the team.

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It was my first time in a work enviroment in a hanger so I was very nervous when it came to getting around. After the first 2 weeks, this place really overall became a 2nd home where I can work on something I overall enjoy, aviation.

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I remember when I first starting riveting the first panel, I was super scared. I didn't want to make any mistakes that would damage the panel. In the end I made around 3 mistakes that really taught my a lesson when it came to working on these panels, I was able to finish the rest perfectly.

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When I first saw the model of the P-51 they had been working on, I couldn't be more excited. The P-51 has been one my favorite planes of all time, and now I would have the honor of working on it. I couldn't have asked more from an internship.

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This was one of the many signs around the hanger. A lot of these signs provided a lot of good information as well as motivation. It really set the World War 2 airplane factory vibe in the hanger.

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This was a photo of the first panel I got to work on. Now with all the holes and rivets in it, hopefully I will be able to claim it mine when it's displayed in the National World War 2 Museum in New Orleans.


 
 
 

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