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Old 09-13-2008, 06:59 PM   #1
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Lone Star Flight Museum

I hope the Lone Star Flight Museum in Galveston weathered Huricane Ike OK.
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Old 09-14-2008, 09:11 AM   #2
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I hope the Lone Star Flight Museum in Galveston weathered Huricane Ike OK.
I havent heard anything, maybe one of our local's will know more.
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Old 09-14-2008, 10:28 AM   #3
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Oh man, I forgot about that one!!! I'll try to find out.
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Old 09-14-2008, 04:49 PM   #4
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This from their site: www.lsfm.org
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Old 09-14-2008, 10:51 PM   #5
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Man, I'm so glad they got those out of the way. I'm going to make a call down there tomorrow and see what I can find out. Hopefully they are open. Thanks for the link Old Wizard.
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Old 09-15-2008, 05:03 PM   #6
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Thanks Old Wizard. Glad to see there main show pieces got out but from reading that it sounds like the museum took a pounding.
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Old 09-15-2008, 05:32 PM   #7
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No answer on the phone down there. The lines may be down. But I have sent an email and am waiting for the reply.
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No answer on the phone down there. The lines may be down. But I have sent an email and am waiting for the reply.
Thanks Thorlifter, though you got to wonder if they even have power there yet.
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I would venture to guess that if the museum took a substantial hit, it is likely that the homes of the volunteers also did. It may be some time before we see any updates.
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I did see this:
The Galveston County Daily News

Doesn't look too promising...
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Old 09-15-2008, 11:30 PM   #11
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Your right Eric. That doesn't sound good. Hopefully I'll get an email soon.
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This was posted on their website today.

September 16, 2008 10:30 a.m. - Galveston, Texas

The response from our friends and supporters from all over the world has been gratifying. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

The damage to the museum is extensive. We anticipate that photos of the damage will be posted later today or tomorrow.

There have been numerous inquiries about specific airplanes, TAHF exhibits and when operations will resume. The preliminary assessment is in progress. The status of airplanes, exhibits, repairs and what our needs will be are being discussed. It is just too early to know when the museum will reopen since we don’t know what is needed. One thing we do know is that it is going to take many hours of work in the coming weeks and a lot of financial support to get the doors open. We will be adding a special donations button within the next 24 hours.

Thank you for support. Check back often for additional information.
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Hi guys, Galveston is a mess. Right now the state is not allowing anyone on the island period. Those that did not leave before the storm are allowed to leave but they cannot return. The government has stopped supply runs to the island in order to force the remaining people to leave. The island had storm surges from 18 to 22 feet high. Everything was underwater at one point. The island started flooding 12 hours before the storm hit. I heard on the radio to the area around the airfield was hit hard. I do not think that the seawall goes that far down the beach.

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They've got some pictures up on their site now.
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They've got some pictures up on their site now.
What a shame, its to bad I dont live closer as I would want to help volunteer to help clean it up.
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