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Austin Hancock @ahancock51.bsky.social · Sep 24

These Merlin mags came home to where they were made - #RochesterNY. I wrote a new article for Vintage Aviation News that tells how they connect @redtail-lp51.bsky.social and #P51 #LucyGal.

👉 vintageaviationnews.com/warbird-arti...

#mustang #warbirds #wwii #redtails #tuskegee

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Austin Hancock @ahancock51.bsky.social · Sep 21

Our P-51 Lucy Gal is on display today at the ROCON model show. Next week, we’ll have even more parts to add! Might not look like much, but progress is measured piece by piece. @redtail-lp51.bsky.social

#p51 #lucygal #mustang #wwii #warbirds #redtails #tuskegee

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Austin Hancock @ahancock51.bsky.social · Sep 3

It’s #WarbirdWednesday, and ICYMI, we've secured the magnetos for #LucyGal’s Merlin engine.

Even better? These mags were built by GM Delco, right here in #RochesterNY - @redtail-lp51.bsky.social'shometown.

#p51 #mustang #wwii #warbirds #redtails #tuskegee

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Austin Hancock @ahancock51.bsky.social · Sep 1

Honed my crosswind skills with the L-16 today, and gave her a cleaning.

#warbirds

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Canadian Virtual Military Museum (formerly on Facebook) @canvmilitarymuseum.bsky.social · Aug 18

Merlin Engines in WW2
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Why the Merlin engine was essential to the war

YouTube video by Imperial War Museums

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Austin Hancock @ahancock51.bsky.social · Aug 13

I am forever thankful for the opportunity to have taught these great kids about what it takes to be a pilot. (2/2)

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Austin Hancock @ahancock51.bsky.social · Aug 13

Tonight was a total surprise - I was honored my Mayor Malik Evans for my role as a CFI to the City Library’s teen flight training program. I was thanked for my service to the City of #Rochester and professional #aviation. (1/2)

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Austin Hancock @ahancock51.bsky.social · Aug 12

My first pirep article, more to come for sure!

Thanks to J and Sean McKellar for joining forces with me.

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#warbirds #flying #pilot

Flying A Milkstool Pilot Report on the Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer - Vintage Aviation News

Often judged by its unconventional looks, Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer—nicknamed the “Flying Milk Stool”—proves its real beauty is in the flying. In this pilot report, Austin Hancock takes the controls of a ...

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Austin Hancock @ahancock51.bsky.social · Aug 11

My latest warbird article - an update on my friend Brian’s B-36

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Building the Last Convair B-36: Handmade Peacemaker Cockpit Project Progresses - Vintage Aviation News

Brian Pierson’s scratch-built Convair B-36H cockpit is rapidly taking shape, with aluminum canopy work, functional engine and turbo-jet controls, and wiring now underway. Using original parts, custom ...

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Austin Hancock @ahancock51.bsky.social · Aug 9

Lucy Gal (@redtail-lp51.bsky.social) needs your help — two original Merlin magnetos are within reach. Your support can bring them home.

Donate 👉 www.gofundme.com/f/pennington...

#p51 #lucygal #warbirds #wwii #tuskegee #redtails

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Austin Hancock @ahancock51.bsky.social · Aug 9

#warbirds

Austin Hancock @ahancock51.bsky.social · Jul 30

Where did @redtail-lp51.bsky.social fly, and what can we learn from his logbooks?

This #ThrowbackThursday, we're charting history - one mission at a time.

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Following His Flight Path

Bringing Leland Pennington's WWII Flying Journey to Life

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Austin Hancock @ahancock51.bsky.social · Jul 21

I chair-fly this daily...

#MustangMonday #P51 #LucyGal

P-51 Lucy Gal @redtail-lp51.bsky.social · Jul 21

Ever wondered how to land a P-51 Mustang?

Today’s #MustangMonday post has the real procedure - straight from the pilot’s manual.

#p51 #lucygal #warbirds #wwii #redtails #tuskegee

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Landing a P-51 Mustang

YouTube video by P51lucygal

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Austin Hancock @ahancock51.bsky.social · Jul 18

What’s new with the Lucy Gal display and the kind of aircraft Leland @redtail-lp51.bsky.social trained in? Catch the latest in this week’s newsletter update.

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#p51 #lucygal #t6 #tuskegee #redtails #wasp #wwii #warbirds #rochesterny

Cleaning a Path

AT-6 Texan & Lucy Gal Display Becomes More Vibrant

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Austin Hancock @ahancock51.bsky.social · Jul 16

Found more parts to clean, and now they’re all set! Covered with tarp to prevent future dust and debris.

#t6 #texan #harvard #warbirds #p51 #lucygal

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Austin Hancock @ahancock51.bsky.social · Jul 16

Quick look at our freshly cleaned AT-6 (Harvard) in this week’s #WarbirdWednesday short!

A little elbow grease goes a long way - and this one plays an important part in the Lucy Gal project.

Check it out.

P-51 Lucy Gal @redtail-lp51.bsky.social · Jul 16

Celebrating #WarbirdWednesday with a freshly detailed #AT6 Texan (Harvard Mk. II)!

This aircraft is set to play a key role in both the museum and the Lucy Gal project - and this is just the beginning.

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#p51 #lucygal #tuskegee #redtails #wasp #wwii #warbirds

Detailing the Trainer Behind Lucy Gal

YouTube video by P51lucygal

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Austin Hancock @ahancock51.bsky.social · Jul 11

You can now wear your support for the P-51 'Lucy Gal' project! Hit us up for your shirt, today.

#p51 #lucygal #t6 #tuskegee #redtails #wasp #wwii #warbirds #rochesterny

P-51 Lucy Gal @redtail-lp51.bsky.social · Jul 11

New gear just dropped. Repping the Lucy Gal mission never looked better. DM us to get yours ($25 plus shipping)!

#FighterFriday

#p51 #lucygal #t6 #tuskegee #redtails #wasp #wwii #warbirds #rochesterny

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Austin Hancock @ahancock51.bsky.social · Jul 9

#WarbirdWednesday

The flight path keeps getting clearer—the harder we push, the more progress we make @redtail-lp51.bsky.social.

AT-6 cleaning is well underway. Stay tuned for the full story soon.

#p51 #lucygal #t6 #tuskegee #redtails #wasp #wwii #warbirds #rochesterny

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Austin Hancock @ahancock51.bsky.social · Jul 7

#MustangMonday, and I just finished the @redtail-lp51.bsky.social #P51 control stick replica.

This piece will be part of our new hands-on display with the AT-6. Check it out soon!

#lucygal #t6 #tuskegee #redtails #wasp #wwii #warbirds #rochesterny

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Austin Hancock @ahancock51.bsky.social · Jul 4

Cleaning the AT-6 on the 4th, zen.

#warbirds

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Austin Hancock @ahancock51.bsky.social · Jul 4

One of the most important aircraft in the @redtail-lp51.bsky.social story is getting some well-deserved attention.

Catch this week’s #FighterFriday update.

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#lucygal #p51 #t6 #warbirds #wwii #tuskegee #redtails #wasp

Lucy Gal Exhibit: Aircraft Prep Underway

YouTube video by P51lucygal

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Austin Hancock @ahancock51.bsky.social · Jul 2

Ya boy was busy today. Cobwebs and grime gone, dust next…

@redtail-lp51.bsky.social

#t6 #texan #harvard #warbirds #p51 #lucygal #wwii #wasp #tuskegee

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Son of Sandor @sonofsandor.bsky.social · Jun 28

June 27, 1950 Just days into the #KoreanWar, a US Air Force F-82 Twin Mustang scored the conflict’s first air-to-air victory by downing a North Korean Yak-11 near Gimpo Airfield. @ahancock51.bsky.social vintageaviationnews.com/warbird-arti...