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Austin Hancock
@ahancock51.bsky.social
Pilot / Warbird Trainee
Trying to catch-up on here more, as “X” has become a useless platform full of hate.

For some positivity, I was asked to take the lead on our museum’s Harvard Mk. II (RCAF 2668) project. Excited to fix and fly her.

#warbirds #pilot #avgeeks #flying
November 30, 2025 at 12:50 AM
These Merlin mags came home to where they were made - #RochesterNY. I wrote a new article for Vintage Aviation News that tells how they connect @redtail-lp51.bsky.social and #P51 #LucyGal.

👉 vintageaviationnews.com/warbird-arti...

#mustang #warbirds #wwii #redtails #tuskegee
September 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our P-51 Lucy Gal is on display today at the ROCON model show. Next week, we’ll have even more parts to add! Might not look like much, but progress is measured piece by piece. @redtail-lp51.bsky.social

#p51 #lucygal #mustang #wwii #warbirds #redtails #tuskegee
September 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
It’s #WarbirdWednesday, and ICYMI, we've secured the magnetos for #LucyGal’s Merlin engine.

Even better? These mags were built by GM Delco, right here in #RochesterNY - @redtail-lp51.bsky.social'shometown.

#p51 #mustang #wwii #warbirds #redtails #tuskegee
September 3, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Honed my crosswind skills with the L-16 today, and gave her a cleaning.

#warbirds
September 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Tonight was a total surprise - I was honored my Mayor Malik Evans for my role as a CFI to the City Library’s teen flight training program. I was thanked for my service to the City of #Rochester and professional #aviation. (1/2)
August 13, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Lucy Gal (@redtail-lp51.bsky.social) needs your help — two original Merlin magnetos are within reach. Your support can bring them home.

Donate 👉 www.gofundme.com/f/pennington...

#p51 #lucygal #warbirds #wwii #tuskegee #redtails
August 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
August 9, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Found more parts to clean, and now they’re all set! Covered with tarp to prevent future dust and debris.

#t6 #texan #harvard #warbirds #p51 #lucygal
July 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
#WarbirdWednesday

The flight path keeps getting clearer—the harder we push, the more progress we make @redtail-lp51.bsky.social.

AT-6 cleaning is well underway. Stay tuned for the full story soon.

#p51 #lucygal #t6 #tuskegee #redtails #wasp #wwii #warbirds #rochesterny
July 9, 2025 at 5:28 AM
#MustangMonday, and I just finished the @redtail-lp51.bsky.social #P51 control stick replica.

This piece will be part of our new hands-on display with the AT-6. Check it out soon!

#lucygal #t6 #tuskegee #redtails #wasp #wwii #warbirds #rochesterny
July 7, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Cleaning the AT-6 on the 4th, zen.

#warbirds
July 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Ya boy was busy today. Cobwebs and grime gone, dust next…

@redtail-lp51.bsky.social

#t6 #texan #harvard #warbirds #p51 #lucygal #wwii #wasp #tuskegee
July 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM
June 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Taxiing the C-47 this weekend, thanks for having me tag along Craig!

#warbirds #wwii #dday
May 25, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Flew the L-16 from the backseat, today. Felt good! Thanks, Don.

#warbirds #flying #koreanwar
May 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A few cool photos I recently discovered of the T-33 based at the museum, which is actually a CE-133 (for electronic warfare.) You can see the radar jamming pod slung under the wing. More to come.

#warplanes #flying #aviation #warbirds
March 27, 2025 at 4:13 AM
For those wondering, this is the former Kodak "Hawk-Eye" building, and home to many secret innovations. Optical parts of the Norden Bomb Sight from #WWII were built here.

#rochesterny #rocny #history
February 10, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Working on an article, who knows the significance of these #rochesterny buildings to #wwii?
February 8, 2025 at 8:51 PM
#WarbirdWednesday, from the hangar.
February 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I know dad's still flying with me.

#tbt
January 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Nice gift from my friend, Ellen. This goes back to my father’s early days at the museum.

#b17 #fuddyduddy #wwii #warbirds
January 2, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Jetting off into the New Year. Lots of flying and flight-related activities to look forward to.
December 31, 2024 at 8:33 PM
December 7, 2024 at 7:46 PM
We had a great time today, educating the fine folks at The Addison of Erie Station about @redtail-lp51.bsky.social and the Tuskegee Airmen. Thank you for your warm welcome and great interactions! 😎

Project Info: www.lp-51.com

#p51 #lucygal #redtails #tuskegeeairmen #wwii #warbirds #rochesterny
November 30, 2024 at 10:33 PM