The sweeping blue-and-white Boeing 707 jet sits outside, getting punished by sun and rain, so it must be polished and given protective coatings every summer. This is the third year the pair has work on it.
“It’s an amazing experience working on this American icon, feeling what momentous decisions have been made on this plane that have affected the world,” says Mark Fowler. “It’s kind of overwhelming.
Things got discussed in the air that are still affecting us today.”
The Fowlers are donating their labor as part of a 35-member team who will work over six days. Their next job is detailing the French-built Concorde SST. Earlier, they detailed a B-29 bomber at the museum.
If they charged for it, it would cost up to $50,000.
Fowler was selected by his trainer, Renny Doyle of Big Bear, Calif., to be on the team. Son Travis, 21, was also trained by Doyle. They will be assisted by Fowler’s wife Chelle and daughter Brooke, 18.
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