Messerschmitt Bf-108 - Restoration Update #25 - August 2023

OK, Gang, here’s the latest update from Paul on the Bf-108 project that includes a Big Announcement!
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[@robertkeaney7047]

Congratulations on your new position with Embry Riddle. I'd like to thank you on behalf of myself and all the other viewers for your dedication to aircraft preservation and restoration. You will be sorely missed, as evidenced by the BF 108 project being put on hold.

[@spinnetti]

Wow... I was literally just wondering how long he was going to be doing this work - must have been psychic lol.

[@David-yo5ws]

Well said. And to re-iterate "You will be sorely missed........", just can't be emphasised enough. But to think that many 'Paul trained' aircraft engineers will be a new generation of future maintainers and possibly some of those will get into restoration, has a silver lining, we hope.

[@robertfranklin4730]

S a a s. S. S a

[@gerryellis3847]

Who lid looking after the BF108 now?

[@cameron1975williams]

Congrats Paul. Thanks for passing on your priceless knowledge to the next generation. All the best mate.

[@Duckless23]

What Cameron said. I have loved my time with you Paul.

[@bbayerit]

Clear skies ahead, Paul. Best of luck in your new profession; I'm sure your students will be greatly impacted by your experience with Kermit and company.

[@fuzzdad2]

Best part of this channel are your updates. Your loss here to Weeks will be the entire restoration communities gain and who knows...one of your pupils might show up here one day.

[@parrotraiser6541]

Weeks is going to have a job finding an articulate presenter who's also a mechanical wizard. Let's hope it's soon, so we can see more of the world's best Bf-108 being assembled. Still, it's good to know that Paul's skills are going to be passed on to new generations of engineers to "Keep 'em Flying". The students will no doubt hear a lot of war stories to supplement their formal knowledge and ground it in reality.

[@fabianboss4160]

I'm really gonna miss your restoration updates, but it's great that you'll be able to pass on your knowledge. Good luck and all the best to you!

[@johndavey72]

Hi Paul . We're all going to miss you and no one more so than Kermit . But we all know that it takes a special person to teach their skills to others and Paul , you have that skill. And deep down Kermit knows that aviation needs people like yourself . But l'm sure it was with a heavy heart when you both said "au revoire " . ...Congtratulations !

[@gteefxr3094]

Going a little deep there huh?

[@johnschwedes3680]

Best of luck Paul! Your students are very lucky to get an instructor with all of your experience. I hope the BF 108 project doesn't get stalled for too long.

[@mattisfatattis9775]

You're an absolute star, Paul! The students at ER are very lucky to have you!

[@CraigLYoung]

Sorry to see you leaving but you are the perfect candidate for an instructor. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@henrysara7716]

Thank you very much for all your contributions and congrats in your new endeavor, you'll be missed.

[@Mavedo12]

Sad to see Paul leaving. He was a great presenter as well as a great plane restorer. Please, continue the restoration of a Bf 108 as soon as possible

[@jamesroquemore656]

My 7 year old son and I have really enjoyed watching your videos on these restorations for the last few years. It’s has been great time experiencing and discussing these videos with him. I really hope you make a lot more videos in the future. Godspeed and good luck to you on your new adventures in life.

[@AlisonFort]

All the very best for your new role Paul - and thanks for the great 108 series!

[@iowa-av8or]

Thanks Paul, your knowledge, passion, and enthusiasm will be missed!

[@clazy8]

Wow, I'm gonna miss this guy. Good luck, Paul!

[@lodgecav490]

Lucky students! Congrats Paul, Best wishes.

[@pbyfr]

Sad to see Paul leaving, as he was the best to explain the complex restoration work. But this talent will surely be even more useful for the students. Best luck Paul, I hope that you can start some restoration oriented courses.

[@cyrilhudak4568]

Life goes on, but I always looked forward to the 108 updates, right up there with Tally Ho. C'est la vie.

[@markoldham5403]

Great move Paul. What a terrific opportunity for the present and future students at Embry. I always looked forward to your Restoration Segments for Kermit. You will make a great teacher. Best Wishes.

[@bfmcarparts]

A change of scenery is good for the mind Paul Thank you.

[@z7ths]

Thank you for all the update videos to all involved!

[@johncaldwell-wq1hp]

Thank you Paul,for your service!!-you will be an "ornament"to the lucky,people,you serve,in your on-going journey !-you-will-be-missed !

[@davidmackee8575]

Good luck in your new position you will be missed it's one of those things you have to do in life and great that you will pass on your skills to young people a great legacy to leave well done Paul..

[@hansb57]

Wow, You brought me so much enjoyment with your updates!!! The way you presented them was great! Thanks and all the best.

[@JeffYun]

Congrats Paul. Sad to see you leave but happy for your next leg. Clear skies!

[@AGjengen]

A great loss, but we need good restorers in the future. The best luck on the next chapter in your life Paul.

[@alrad5686]

Good luck in your new career Paul, will miss your videos on the 108 as well as your expert workmanship, a true craftsman.

[@thewrenchreviews9986]

Well done sir. Congratulations and best of luck in your new career. Peaceful skies and favorable winds.

[@gregellis3859]

Thank you Paul for your videos and content and sharing your knowledge with us. You will be missed. Good luck with your future endeavors.

[@Simonmall719]

Good luck in your future project, have fun, you will be missed mate 👍😎👍

[@Daniel-S1]

Thanks from England + it's the right thing for you to be able to pass on your knowledge to the next generation.

[@toybandit2699]

Your presentations are awesome and I think your gonna be great educator. Good luck and we'll miss you

[@Hooligan-F8F]

Sorry you are leaving Paul - enjoyed your updates! Best of luck, ER are getting a top notch instructor!

[@mikeburton7077]

Congratulations and best wishes from the UK

[@richelias2973]

You will be missed. Your presentations are always informative and interesting. Best of luck to you in the future. Thanks Paul

[@orcasea59]

We'll...don't know what to say. I've waited SO long for this update, but it just feels like Paul IS the 108. I'm sure it will be in good hands and I am happy for Paul and this great opportunity.

[@FINNIUSORION]

sweet! I was just thinking about this plane. its been a while. excellent! there is absolutely no more noble action than teaching. wait no you have to finish the 108 first lol.

[@thunderbolt513]

Well Paul, sad news but good news. Thanks for sharing all those sweet moments of your restauration projects among all others on that beautifull team of F.O.F. Best wishes from Portugal

[@MichaelSmith-il3wm]

Gonna miss you Rock Star! Good luck with the new adventure.

[@rolandalfonso6954]

Oh, no! Bitter sweet. The years! Wishing you the best at ER! The students are going to be so fortunate for having you as their instructor. Next thing, ER will be building a new wing for the program!

[@aaronallison4336]

We will miss you Paul!! Your part of the channel has always been my favorite.

[@richtaylor2129]

All the best Paul in your new venture. You will be missed

[@michellemieux1544]

Mr. Paul.....happy continuation.....pass on your passion and knowledge. The industry and our segment (old crap) really needs it...cheers from Canada

[@darkredvan]

Hi Paul, I wish you all the best for your next job to train and inspire your students. They could not get any better „hands on“ instructor! Your qualities in teaching showed in the presentation of your work, especially in the restoration on the Bf 108 project. These videos are the best restoration information one is able to follow. You are definitely talented to instruct your students in the best possible way. Now the flip side: I hoped the Bf 108 project would carry on , even when you left. That‘s a bit disappointing, but understandable. Sad to see you go, but you have to go where you can follow your dreams. All the best, good luck, Paul. (Maybe Kermit decides to finish the Bf 108 project in the not too far future, so I will be able to watch „your“ project finished in my lifetime.) 👍

[@scottwhitson3716]

I am going to miss seeing you on these videos! You will be missed, but it is great that you get to inspire another generation. Good luck in your new position.

[@gcrauwels941]

Good luck Paul, I for one will miss these updates on this aircraft. I wish you great success in your career at Embry Riddle.

[@darthgator639]

I wish you much luck Paul, those students sure will have a great teacher!

[@conceptalfa]

Thanks for sharing!!!👍👍👍

[@MattWvsoaring]

You guys sure do good work. You will make a great instructed.

[@miguelsuarez8010]

I admire people who undertake such prodigiously complex task as restoring antique aircraft.

[@karlriley1314]

Sad day for FOF. Kermit will miss a great worker of his work. Good luck at EMERY. I took classes from them when I was in the U.S. Army.

[@MarkInArizona]

Congrats for Paul -- not for leaving Weeks but for sharing of the skills and knowledge to the next generation of enthusiasts who will walk in his footsteps. Hopefully a course or two can be created to make sure there is another generation who can take to maintain, service and repair the great vintage warbirds we all have a passion for. Hopefully one day a fun Kermit project ends up at Emery Riddle as a credit earned practicum course for the students who will do the restoration work with the supervision of yourself.

[@FlyingScot57]

Great opportunity and wish you the best. Glad to hear you will still stay connect and active with Warbirds and Kermit - but teaching others to preserve and maintain is awesome. Wealth of knowledge now being passed on. Good luck!

[@doctorwigglespank8933]

Congratulations on your new position, and best of luck to you, Paul. One of these Bf-108 vids led me to the channel several years ago, and I've been hooked ever since. Thank you to everyone involved in the restoration and putting these updates together.

[@adamcaswell1924]

Good luck Paul! Thanks for all you’ve done.

[@woodturner1954]

Great idea with your move to teaching. Share the knowledge that is being forgotten everyday as people get older and pass on. You have a lot to share and plenty of time to it. Hope there are enough young folks that want to learn. Being almost 70 I still learn new ways, and old, of doing things.

[@mstx1007]

Thanks Paul

[@robertadams2857]

I am sooooo late getting caught up with this fantastic project. Ugh! Will miss Paul a lot. His updates were so well done and wish him luck at Embry!

[@KCadbyRacing]

Congrats Paul. All of your work and videos have been awesome, and I think it's fantastic that you'll be training another generation of Aviation Maintenance Science students...

[@petergriggs7646]

Good for you. God bless.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@mattinsley1721]

Holy cow, Paul. Best wishes in your new endevore. You have been such a big part of the weeks collection for so long it's hard to process your departure. I hope to see your 108 project continue again in some new hands before too long. You will make an excellent educator. You have been teaching us all for years already. Thank you sir.

[@samwest9152]

Congratulations Paul. When this restoration project started, you inspired me to become an A&P mechanic. It's been a long road, but after putting myself through my local community college, earning my degree and mechanic's cert, I've been a mechanic for a couple years now. Now, I'm also working at Embry Riddle at their sister campus in Arizona! Wishing you the best of luck, and hoping I can go out to Florida someday to meet you. Keep on inspiring, Paul!

[@gordonormiston3233]

Thanks Paul for your smiling face on the updates you have presented. You will be greatly missed but it’s really gratifying knowing that you’ll passing your knowledge and experience to a younger generation. All the best wishes for your future. 🐻

[@swingwing671]

Very sad to hear you're leaving! I have enjoyed following your works, watching you build a plane from junk with Jesse James and we even met in person at the final Roundup in Ohio back in 07. You were kind, entertained my many questions and I thank you for all you do! Very best wishes to you! The world needs more teachers like you! 💙🍻

[@mikeburton7077]

What a nice guy! Good luck Paul

[@fredfehling4532]

All the best to you Paul! You'll be missed, but please keep us in the loop and change some lives at E R ! Thanks for the memories.

[@SimonWallwork]

Wow. Good luck Paul. Sometimes ya just gotta do what you gotta do!

[@jamesabrothers8117]

😮 I for one are going to miss your presentations but best of luck to your new adventure. Keep up the great work, Paul you’re awesome.

[@old_guard2431]

Amazing: Kermit Weeks. Some people are fortunate to be born to wealth. Very, very few of them use the wealth and attendant privilege to make such a valuable contribution to the world and its history. The crew. Dedication, craftsmanship, creativity, resourcefulness. I need another word besides “amazing.”

[@vincentmoore702]

Good luck Paul! Thank you for your wonderful videos, I've really enjoyed them and all the things I've learnt from them. ❤

[@dannywagner432]

Sad and happy at the same time! Good luck Paul! I do think you have a great idea with your new curriculum plans!

[@brianstyrczula9466]

Paul, Big respect Bro, from the heart

[@AdmiralQuality]

Oh nooooo! That's what I was afraid your announcement was going to be. That's great for you and awful for us LOL! I'll REALLY miss watching you talk about your work, Paul.

[@ChrisB257]

Thanks for the update Paul - so good to see more progress - much painstaking and patient work. 34 years with Kermit!! Wow - well, Paul very best of luck with what sounds a very exciting future.

[@jeffr6280]

Congrats Paul. There's hardly anything more important that I could think of that you could do with your knowledge than to pass it on to the next generation. Good luck and I hope you enjoy that portion of your career as much as you've enjoyed it up to now.

[@gordierock4106]

Paul I have enjoyed your presentation and knowledge. Cheers

[@MarcvanExel]

Congratulations on your new position Paul. I wish you a great time there and hope it brings you everything you are hoping for. You will be missed here a big bunch (and no doubt at Weeks as well). Loved your work and your update videos a lot. All the best!

[@waynes8290]

Thank you Paul for your significant efforts and passion to restore warbirds. Embry Riddle are very lucky to get you. I sincerely hope you are able to establish a specialised restoration program to pass on and train the next generation of engineers. What a great adventure awaits. 👏👏

[@recoilrob324]

Beautiful work Paul! And best of luck in your new endeavor. The school is blessed to have you.

[@xxFormula1989xx]

Couldn't have left for better cause, Thanks for teaching the next generation and passing on your wealth of knowledge!

[@terrygrady7683]

Spread the knowledge and multiply yourself. Nice area.

[@KC-hj6wg]

I have been watching your informative Bf-108 updates from Australia since the very start of the project. You make all things discussed easy to understand and interesting and I have no doubt you will excel in your chosen new career. All the very best and thank you for the many hours of wonderful restoration updates.

[@utuber348]

Thanks for all the great videos. You have a very pleasing presence, which will serve your new students well. I wish you all the best.

[@michaeldodd7257]

Gonna miss you Paul! Good luck, you will continue to inspire 👍

[@pauldietrich6790]

From one Paul to another...one door closes...another opens. burst humbly through it! Fair winds! Thank you!

[@howardroemer2889]

Congratulations Paul. Really enjoyed these videos.

[@douglascorley6630]

A lot of people will be able to build a safe airplane because of you

[@irishshintoshi8213]

Good luck to you Paul

[@michelgosselin956]

I will miss your fine explanation of the ongoing projects GOOD LUCK glad for you professor

[@53handyman]

Hi from France ,good luck for your next adventure !

[@kevinabeard6904]

Thanks for these films, Paul. Having gone back to teach at my design alma mater, I can assure you that passing on your knowledge and legacy is both rewarding and necessary. Good luck!

[@greybeard5774]

👍👍 .. and best of luck in your future job, Paul .. hopefully we will still see you from time to time at Kermit's .. you can't leave just like that without finishing this unique project 😉✌

[@ZacYates]

I’ve really enjoyed your videos on the restoration of the Bf.108 - they are an invaluable insight into restoring a heritage aicraft (I’m a student aircraft engineer in NZ with the goal of working on warbirds) - but I never expected one of your videos to bring me to tears. ERAU is so lucky to have you. Good luck on your new adventure: I am so jealous of your students!!

[@starfish370]

Fantastic video as ever, sad to hear about Paul's departure, a wonderful man and all congratulations and good luck in your future 😢🤞👏👏👏❗️

[@starfish370]

Do we know who's going to take over 🤔❓️

[@kalle123]

Best wishes from Germany!

[@kenhughes3434]

Paul, thank you for all of your videos. I very much enjoyed following your progress with the BF108.

[@MGB-learning]

Outstanding video and presentation. Best of luck in your new adventure Paul. God Bless!

[@nigelcopestake3618]

Sorry to hear your leaving, really enjoyed your videos. Good look in your new job 👍👍👍

[@briangreen6602]

Sounds an exciting new challenge. Thanks for all the videos, knowledge and enthusiasm in these projects