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New Japanese Warbird

Tue Nov 23, 2004 8:08 pm

I just found this out from a reliable source. The Fighter Factory is rebuilding a Ki-61 to flying condition, unbelievable. Evidently they are using four airframes from Papua New Guinea for the restoration. No news is shown on their website.

Confirmed

Tue Nov 23, 2004 8:30 pm

They are indeed building a Type III army fighter. They are looking for a Homare HA40 engine to restore to flight status. If anybody on the WIX board has any leads to Japanese warbird parts piles, get in touch with me or them.

Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:16 pm

Hello:

I know they had found these Ki-61's in PNG, but what province and when? Original from PNG, or through other owners? Did he get the one from Kermit weeks, or is this a recent recovery? I never thought another one woud be found.
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