Fighter Factory Update?

[Warbird Kid]

Just wondering what the updates were for the overall layout of the facility? Have they begun moving the original US Control tower or German hangar to the field? I also heard there still planning on constructing 2 more hangars. Is there any timeline or knowledge out there about this?

Any info would be appreciated. I just love this collection and hope it only gets bigger and better!

[kalamazookid]

I'd like to hear a little more on some of the restorations they have taking place. I've heard they have the following aircraft that are all being worked on and are nearing flight: P-39, Bf109 (conversion from a Hispano), Bf109E-7, the Mosquito at Avspecs, FlugWerk 190A-8/N, FM-2... anything else?

I'm also very interested in the airfield they're constructing. It looks like a really ambitious and unique project and it will be a very unique opportunity to be able to see some of those buildings restored. I'd love to make it out there someday.

[L. Thompson]

Is the P-63 in Russian markings as #17, and 42-70609, strictly a static restoration?

[Chappie]

Keep an eye on the next couple issues of Warbird Digest, there may be some info on the FM-2.

Yes, the P-63 is static. The spar is severely rotted.


Chappie

[richkolasa]

Is the P-63 in Russian markings as #17, and 42-70609, strictly a static restoration?

Yes. And they have the JU-52 and Fiesler Storch coming too.

Rich

[Chappie]

Is the P-63 in Russian markings as #17, and 42-70609, strictly a static restoration?

Yes. And they have the JU-52 and Fiesler Storch coming too.

Rich

The Storch is in Suffolk now, if I could figure out how to attach a photo I'd post one.


Chappie

[N3Njeff]

Dont forget the N3N!!!!!!!!!

[Baldeagle]

Or my kind of bird:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf_THg9yt_o




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[kalamazookid]

Dont forget the N3N!!!!!!!!!

I saw that being worked on over the summer at Centennial Air in Battle Creek. It's going to absolutely fantastic when it's completed.

[Warbird Kid]

Always exciting to hear where the planes are in the restoration process. Didn't know there was a second 109 being worked on for Jerry Yagen. What about the A-26? I thought this aircraft was close to being finished?

[Chappie]

Always exciting to hear where the planes are in the restoration process. Didn't know there was a second 109 being worked on for Jerry Yagen. What about the A-26? I thought this aircraft was close to being finished?

I'm afraid the A-26 is not close to flight. I've visited the Fighter Factory twice- February 2008 and December 2009. On my second visit it looked as though the Invader had not been touched.


Chappie

[Steve Nelson]

I saw that being worked on over the summer at Centennial Air in Battle Creek. It's going to absolutely fantastic when it's completed.

Woah..it's here in B.C.? I had no idea! Where is Centennial..is that part of Waco Classic Aircraft?

SN