Where is this Wildcat?

[Chad Veich]

As long as no expense is spared with the mechanical condition of the aircraft, I see no problem with letting the finish show a little wear. I looks far more authentic poised against the GI tents for the WWII weekend.

I agree totally Rob. I was more than a little disappointed when the Shuttleworth repainted their Spit. I thought it looked fantastic with the weathered finish.

[JohnH]

I love the patina on that bird!! One great thing about the early warbird days is that many of the planes really did look like active combat aircraft. With their values shooting out of sight, it's easy to understand why current owners what their planes refinished to perfection, but you gotta admire the onces who don't get too upset when the paint starts to fade. As long as no expense is spared with the mechanical condition of the aircraft, I see no problem with letting the finish show a little wear. I looks far more authentic poised against the GI tents for the WWII weekend.

Total agreement here, Tallichet's B-17 looks great.

JH