b'continued from page 55than 20 years with no maintenance, it was a daunting task for the crew to bring it back to life. The significant restoration took place over the course of 2 years. The ARG crew worked on it every Wednesday and many Tuesdays.The workflow included peak winter and summer months, both of which photos by Jen Suwakare much more difficult inside of Hangar 1, whichTornetta, who did multiple tasks on the jet and spent more faces seasonal weather extremes since it is not climatethan 100 hours in the hangar working says, Every day we controlled. The general rule inside the hangar is thatwait and not do it, it makes it less time for people to see it whatever the temperature is outside, it is 10 degrees hotterand enjoy it. -If we got stuck on something that we needed to or colder inside the Hangar. If its hot and humid outside, thestrategize, we would just find something else to work on.hangar becomes much stuffier and hotter than the outdoorsEveryone in our group has special things that they are as the sun rises into the sky. good at. Everyone looks over everyone elses shoulder, we Speaking with NLHS ARG members Jim Tornetta andlearn from each other. Sometimes when were in a workflow, Deanna Eddelman about the weather difficulties, TornettaIts almost like we know what each other is thinking. He said, When its extremely cold out its really difficult to getadded, We have specialties now. For example, Sandy things done. We can sometimes only work in 15 or 20 minutesCannistraro does a lot of our artwork.this takes that load periods of time, before we need to step into the heatedoff me, and I get more time to take care of the models in museum room, plus its harder to work on detail with gloves on.the museum now. I just love everyone working together and Eddleman commenting on the extreme heat recalls, Webrainstorming to keep the job going smoothly.had to hydrate, it gets so hot in the hangar, if you dont keepWhen thinking about the history of this specific F14 drinking water, its easy to sweat to the point where you Tomcat, ARG members talk about what they themselves get dehydrated.learn while they work on a restoration. Chief ARG leader A desire to preserve military aircraft history keeps the crewRodger Jordan notes We always trace the aircraft coming Contract# 6007 into the hangar to the original aircraft squadron requirements going as does the deep camaraderie amongst the varied people so that the aircraft is restored to the original requirements. 2023 Military Appreciation Resource Magazine This requires a lot of research and communication to get in the group.specific details right. Eddleman added, I learned a lot about Toms Service Center the history and the lives of people that lived before us, and their amazing heroics. All of the things we have here are WE GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME! small tokens of the stories that make up peoples lives.1A Railroad AvenueWrightstown, NJ 08562 It is important to note the NLHS ARG is an all-volunteerLocated Right Outside Fort Dix St. Gate group, operating on donations and often covering expenses 609-723-3828 out of pocket. Any support is appreciated, and personal or corporate donations are an excellent way to play a role inGasDieselTires preserving the rich US aviation history for generations to come. Propane Tanks Refills NLHS hopes that the F14 will live in a spot where many Repairs and Accessories people can see it. For now, it lives outdoors on the west side WE SUPPORT of Hangar 1. OUR TROOPS We can envision the aircraft being anchored along the Contract# 6033 3 Brothers Pizzeria main road along with some other aircraft restorations for SERVING THE MILITARY SINCE 1976 maximum visual impact. We look forward to continuing in our Military Appreciation Resource Magazinework to preserve history!JSupport NLHS mission today by going to NLHS.com!Family owned and operatedfor over 49 years. The best pizza and pasta PIZZASPAGHETTI money can buy! SANDWICHESDESSERTSBuon Appetto!AND MORE! Open: We Deliver!Tue, Wed, Thurs: 10:30 am - 10 pmFri, Sat: 10:30 am - 11 pm Sun: 10:30 am - 11 pmClosedMon. Credit Cards M/C, Visa, DiscoverLocated one minute East of McGuire Main Gate42 Wrightstown-Cookstown Road, Cookstown NJ BYOW609-758-7200609-758-727156 Power In The Pines 2023 JBMDLAir and Space Open House'