Save the B-25 "Heavenly Body" - Aircraft of World War II

evangilder · 05-24-2007, 11:58 AM

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Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) policies are forcing rent increases that only corporate jets, increasingly can afford.

The historic WWII North American Aviation B-25J Mitchell Bomber "Heavenly Body" faces eviction from the Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Van Nuys, California as well as the smaller propeller-driven, general aviation aircraft based at VNY, which LAWA controls.

Private pilots who can't afford the increases will have to seek space at more remote airports; yet alternative airstrips such as Camarillo (CMA) and Lancaster (WJF) are too far and already crowded.

For its all-volunteer crew, distance is a major issue for the B-25, since they work on her maintenance nearly seven days a week. Incidentally, the other Whiteman Airport (WHP) is not an option for the B-25 because its runway is too short and Burbank Airport (BUR) is a commercial airport and is limited for General Aviation use.

In particular, "Heavenly Body" has been at VNY since 1972. During the last 35 years, "Heavenly Body" has not only developed into a recognized historical icon at the various air shows and events it travels to throughout the year, but has also evolved as a classroom to connect present generations to our common history of this countryâ€™s past. It is of value to the community. VNY is its home.

The Van Nuys Airport is, and has always been, an airport to serve the general aviation public, regardless of the size of aircraft -- from big-business jets to small propeller planes.

VNY is owned by the city of Los Angeles, which makes it a taxpayer-supported airport. This should at a minimum, give all aircraft owners that use VNY and at its utmost, residents of Los Angeles a voice concerning its future use.

Please sign our petition to help save our resident propeller planes at Van Nuys Airport, and to support the continued well-being of our precious historical asset, this vintage restored WWII B-25J Bomber, "Heavenly Body".

Saving Resident Propeller Airplanes and the B-25J WWII Bomber "Heavenly Body" of the Van Nuys Airport, CA Petition

FLYBOYJ · 05-24-2007, 12:03 PM

Too bad Eric, these fools are pushing small GA out of the basin, but they been trying to do this for years. Move em to Camarillo or Fox Field!

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 05-24-2007, 12:34 PM

Signed.

Lucky13 · 05-24-2007, 01:44 PM

Signed as well....

Wildcat · 05-25-2007, 03:18 AM

Signed

Gnomey · 05-25-2007, 08:20 AM

Signed.

evangilder · 05-25-2007, 11:15 AM

Thanks guys. Word is spreading quickly about this. I was signature 212, and it is gaining momentum. Up to 348 signatures now, and gaining.

Heinz · 05-26-2007, 02:16 AM

Signed

daishi12 · 05-30-2007, 10:06 AM

signed, currently there are 642 signatures

NR61 · 05-31-2007, 10:01 AM

Now 646 - slowly creeping up

AV8 · 06-01-2007, 09:44 PM

Signed - Greg, Irvine, CA, U.S.A.

toddsch · 09-08-2007, 10:29 PM

I may be late to this discussion, Is the B-25-J still up at Van Nuys? What can be done to keep it located there? I'd appreciate someone to bring me up-to-speed on this issue. Thanks

evangilder · 09-08-2007, 11:05 PM

I have some friends that work on that one. Let me see what's the latest.

Jan7 · 12-13-2007, 05:04 PM

Signed! with my signature: 1228

Jan.

ccheese · 12-13-2007, 07:06 PM

I think I was 1229....

Charles

05-24-2007, 12:03 PM	#2
FLYBOYJ IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 16,050	Too bad Eric, these fools are pushing small GA out of the basin, but they been trying to do this for years. Move em to Camarillo or Fox Field! __________________ "IF ITS RED OR DUSTY, DON'T TOUCH IT"

05-24-2007, 12:34 PM	#3
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05-24-2007, 01:44 PM	#4
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05-25-2007, 11:15 AM	#7
evangilder "Shooter" Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 14,809	Thanks guys. Word is spreading quickly about this. I was signature 212, and it is gaining momentum. Up to 348 signatures now, and gaining. __________________ http://www.vg-photo.com For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. Leonardo Da Vinci

05-26-2007, 02:16 AM	#8
Heinz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posts: 6,738	Signed __________________

05-30-2007, 10:06 AM	#9
daishi12 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 79	signed, currently there are 642 signatures

05-31-2007, 10:01 AM	#10
NR61 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 24	Signed Now 646 - slowly creeping up

06-01-2007, 09:44 PM	#11
AV8 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 28	Signed - Greg, Irvine, CA, U.S.A.

09-08-2007, 10:29 PM	#12
toddsch Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1	B-25 Heavenly Body I may be late to this discussion, Is the B-25-J still up at Van Nuys? What can be done to keep it located there? I'd appreciate someone to bring me up-to-speed on this issue. Thanks

09-08-2007, 11:05 PM	#13
evangilder "Shooter" Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 14,809	I have some friends that work on that one. Let me see what's the latest. __________________ http://www.vg-photo.com For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. Leonardo Da Vinci

12-13-2007, 05:04 PM	#14
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12-13-2007, 07:06 PM	#15
ccheese Older Than Dirt Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 7,309	I think I was 1229.... Charles __________________ I can only please one person per day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow doesn't look good either....

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