Who owns the Collings Foundation?
Who owns the Collings Foundation?
Bob Collings
Collings Foundation
| Collings Foundation’s B-24J “Witchcraft”, TP-51C “Betty Jane” & B-17G “Nine-O-Nine” at Marana, Arizona, in April 2010 | |
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| Type | Aviation museum, automotive museum |
| Founder | Bob Collings |
| CEO | Rob Collings |
| Website | www.collingsfoundation.org |
How did Robert F Collings make his money?
A successful businessman (he made a fortune manufacturing the first stand-alone electronic cash register in the early 1970s), Collings established the foundation by drawing on his personal wealth.
Who built the B-17?
the Boeing Company
Developed by the Boeing Company in the 1930s, the B-17 was a four‑engine heavy bomber aircraft used by the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II.
What is a B-24 Liberator?
The B-24 Liberator was a four-engine, twin-tail heavy bomber assembled by the Consolidated Aircraft of San Diego. A total of 18,493 Liberators would ultimately be built, more than any other aircraft in World War II.
What happened to the Collings Liberator?
Over fifty years ago, in August 1944, the Collings Liberator was built at the Consolidated Aircraft Company’s Fort Worth, Texas plant. Shortly afterward, the aircraft was delivered to the US Army Air Force and in October of 1944, it was transferred to the Royal Air Force.
What happened to B-24 serial number 44-44052?
In order to help preserve this history and honor the veterans who participated in the war, B-24 serial number 44-44052 has been restored to mint condition under the auspices of the Collings Foundation of Stow, MA. Over fifty years ago, in August 1944, the Collings Liberator was built at the Consolidated Aircraft Company’s Fort Worth, Texas plant.
How many B-24J were made?
The “J” model was the most produced version of the B-24 with a total of 6,678 built. The B-24J S/N 44-44052 ” Witchcraft ” bomber has been completely restored and is maintained in airworthy condition by the Collings Foundation of Stowe, MA.
