Active WW II Japanese warbird projects "DownUnder"

[Kaigun Fan]

Hello,

I am just wondering if there any other "known" WW II Japanese warbirds (besides the "Tony" fighters under rebuild in Australia) under active restoration in NZ or Australia. I am aware of all the museum survivors, etc. but curious are there any others out there under rebuild (static or flying).

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Ron

[setter]

Hi Ron

None at present that I know of but I think these are a secret waiting to happen in the warbird world - once they sort out the Oscars in the US - how is that going- and get them flying plus a few more Zeros then I think things will get a lot better for Japanese restorations. There is as you would know a fair bit of Dinah material here and I think one of those would make a great project but how and when and who are good questions - there is probably some chance of someone buying the material from the UK that was imported and rebuilding it "downunder"

Kindest regards
John p

[Kaigun Fan]

Hello John,

Many thanks for your reply. I also loved your great pictures on your website!

Regarding the Dinah airframe/parts "Down Under", I never heard of that before. Can you tell me more details?

Cheers,

Ron

[setter]

Hi Ron

A few were shot down over/near Darwin and the relics are in the Northern Territory museums - enough to form the basis of a restoration given the Cosford one exists and what a warbird that would be - i have some pics and will try to find them

Regards
John P

[Kaigun Fan]

Hey John,

Interesting stuff! I would love to see any pictures that you might have.

Thanks again,

Ron