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AV-8 trainer in paint barn; H-46 repaint delayed and TAV-8B transfer planned

Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation Board of Directors · June 12, 2026
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Summary

Board members were told the AV-8 trainer display is in the paint barn and staff will contact the City Manager about next steps; the H-46 repaint is not on schedule but will be power washed, and a TAV-8B aircraft will be sent to the Hickory Aviation Museum.

David Rose reported that the AV-8 trainer display aircraft is currently in the paint barn and that the Foundation will contact the City Manager about next steps for the exhibit. Board members questioned progress on repainting the H-46 helicopter; minutes state that the repainting is not currently on schedule but the aircraft will be power washed soon.

Richard Hazlett additionally noted donor activity related to exhibits: photographs and model aircraft kits were donated, and several metal boxes belonging to a recently deceased local resident were offered to the collection. Hazlett also said a TAV-8B aircraft will be sent to the Hickory Aviation Museum; the minutes do not list delivery dates or transfer agreements.