*fifi* was acquired by the caf in the early 1970s when a group of caf members found her at the u.s Navy proving ground at china lake, california where she was being used as a missile target. When not on tour, fifi is currently based at meacham field in fort worth, texas, at the vintage flying museum. Fifi offers aviation enthusiasts a chance to go on vintage air tours, allowing them to experience an unforgettable flight of their lives with this iconic aircraft. Inside this historic airplane are a thousand hidden mysteries The author's flight in fifi at airventure 2016 revealed numerous unique and intricate secrets about the aircraft's design and operation.
The engines are expected to be repaired within the next month, and fifi is now scheduled to return to flight for the lexington, kentucky tour stop beginning june 25, 2025 The delay, however, carries significant financial challenges.
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