This is the place where the majority of the warbird (aircraft that have survived military service) discussions will take place. Specialized forums may be added in the new future
Wed Dec 08, 2021 8:45 am
It looks like it would make a decent restoration candidate-
https://www.platinumfighters.com/invent ... hunderbolt
Wed Dec 08, 2021 7:13 pm
Thunderbolts remain on the harder side of the restoration spectrum, but are slowly moving over to the center as time goes on with fabrication practices increasing in various shops. Aircorps or Pacific Fighters or Fighter Rebuilders could tackle this behemoth of a project, where 30 years ago, I'd say you were $hit out of luck. Exciting to see what this project will turn into. Hopefully a flier, but it would be neat to see it turn into a factory display diorama at Cradle of Aviation, or American Airpower in Farmingdale, or Evansville. Wait... did I just say that?!
Wed Dec 08, 2021 8:42 pm
Rob Greinert/Historic Aircraft Restorations Limited has(had?)
three examples under restoration in Australia, long-term projects alongside a P-38 or three.