FW-190 "White 1" Update

[WarbirdRadio]

Just a quick FYI... I just posted 180+ pictures from my visit with Mark Timken (White 1 Foundation). He's restoring what will soon be the world's only original flying FW-190. He also has a long nose D9 version...in the works. To just quickly explain the level of detail Mark is striving for...he's actually replicating the factory stamps on the replacement skins. This means inside the wings the red ink stampings will be there (if they were on the original). Now that's detail! He also has all the ground equipment to go with the airplanes. This is...without a doubt... the most accurate restoration I've ever seen. I'll be following the progress regularly on my site but if you get a chance...go see it for yourself. The project is currently housed inside Warbird Adventures outside Orlando.

Quick Link: http://www.warbirdradio.com/2010/01/war ... 190-story/

V/R

Matt Jolley

[Pat Carry]

This restoration is going to be outstanding! It will be so cool to see in the air.

[Holedigger]

Sehr Gut!!!! Really coming along, a good ways to go yet!

[shepsair]

Matt

you're forgetting the FHC Fw190A-5 'White A' of 4./JG54 that force landed due to engine failure on 19th July 1943. Restored in the UK and currently/shortly having the BMW801A engine installed in AZ. Then the paint job which will be stunning.

Mark has done a great job. It is a fantastic and historic Fw190F-8 example.

The FHC is nearly all complete. Besides new spars and two ribs the majority of the wing structure and skins are original. Same with the fuselage. Even the magnesium 5 spoke sand cast wheels are original! Original plexi canopy - (2nd Hand). It is a beaut.

I am biased though having seen it when it was recovered, followed the restoration, research it with a German colleague and we are now coming up to 20 years since recovery!

Can I wait to see it fly - NO. But it should be soon.

regards

Mark

Few links

http://warrelics.eu/forum/armour-weapon ... 90-a-4754/
http://www.ww2f.com/wwii-today/29201-fw-190-found.html

Now that is what I would love to find whilst mushroom/fruit picking
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=066_1232643827
Only missing MG17 guns and compass. Even pilots leather skull cap was on seat.

[WarbirdRadio]

Mark,

I stand corrected. That's an amazing airplane!

Matt

[Django]

It will be amazing when the St Petersberg FW is debuted. I can't wait either.