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Re: What fliers are currently under restoration?

Mon Dec 24, 2012 12:40 am

JohnTerrell wrote:Hawker Hurricane at JNE (goal is to be flying by the end of next year)


Sadly, the Mk II Hurricane at JNE will not be airworthy anytime soon unless a benefactor with deep pockets comes in to sponsor the project. If they can get that, they will be able to bring more full time hands in on the project. Until then, with just John working on it by himself, it will take him a few more years at best to get the estimated 8,000 hours of work remaining completed.

Kris

Re: What fliers are currently under restoration?

Mon Dec 24, 2012 12:43 am

CHAA is in the process of restoring two Harvards at the moment.

Mk 4 20304 (C-FBZT)
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Mk II 3191 (C-FMTX)
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Re: What fliers are currently under restoration?

Mon Dec 24, 2012 2:32 am

The Vintage Aviator Ltd acquired Kermit Week's Sopwith 1 1/2-Strutter in 2011, no idea on the timetable to get it flying.

Re: What fliers are currently under restoration?

Mon Dec 24, 2012 3:18 am

The Inspector wrote:Forgot, there's a new build A6M in work @ KPAE-


Legend Flyers is a restoration.

la

Mon Dec 24, 2012 5:15 am

There are 2 Corsair in restoration to fly: one in la Ferté Alais (near completion) and another in deep restoration in Jura area.

In Belgium, there is the Sabena Old Timers Lysander (close to fly but since a long time :cry: )

Re: What fliers are currently under restoration?

Mon Dec 24, 2012 5:36 am

Dutch Spitfire MK732 is flying again soon after engine trouble, so is the B-25 as it ws transferred from American reg to Dutch reg. It has not flown for years. Since about 6 mnd there is a Yak 9 waiting for some work in the Netherlands so it can take to the sky again.

Re: What fliers are currently under restoration?

Mon Dec 24, 2012 6:25 am

Is there any current Ju 88 restoration out there as a flier? I am aware of several, but IIRC they are all static restorations only, or am I wrong? Would love to see one flying, preferably nightfighter or torpedobomber.

Michael

Re: What fliers are currently under restoration?

Mon Dec 24, 2012 12:02 pm

Curtiss Jenny Restoration

http://curtissjennyrestoration.blogspot.com/

It will be a flyer in 2013!

Steve

Re: What fliers are currently under restoration?

Tue Dec 25, 2012 1:30 pm

Desert Rat wont be flying but Fuselage work should be completed by the end of 2013 and the wings are in constant but slow repair now.

Re: What fliers are currently under restoration?

Fri Dec 28, 2012 8:21 am

Any news or updates on:

Dan Friedkin's P-51D "Frenesi"
Dave Marco's P-51D "Sizzlin Liz"
Brian Reynolds FG-1D

Thanks, Mike

Re: What fliers are currently under restoration?

Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:44 am

So not really much going on!

Re: What fliers are currently under restoration?

Fri Dec 28, 2012 7:15 pm

redvanner wrote:Is there any current Ju 88 restoration out there as a flier? I am aware of several, but IIRC they are all static restorations only, or am I wrong? Would love to see one flying, preferably nightfighter or torpedobomber.

Several static, no fliers, nor any fliers likely in the foreseeable future, which is a pity, as it's a very important type in W.W.II. However the increase in numbers from just two (?IIRC) on public display is great.

Regards,

Re: What fliers are currently under restoration?

Fri Dec 28, 2012 7:50 pm

planeoldsteve wrote:Curtiss Jenny Restoration

http://curtissjennyrestoration.blogspot.com/

It will be a flyer in 2013!

Steve


I've seen FHC's JN-4 fly and if you ever have the chance to see one in flight, go watch! It's mesmerising to watch this overgrown paper lantern flitting along like an over sized moth or butterfly. You quickly see why pilots threw bricks at each other in 1914-pretty awe inspiring to witness.

Re: What fliers are currently under restoration?

Fri Dec 28, 2012 9:30 pm

Fight2FlyPhoto wrote:
The Inspector wrote:Forgot, there's a new build A6M in work @ KPAE-


Legend Flyers is a restoration.


Then they must have two airframes, last time I stopped by Mike and John were working on putting together a brand new airframe and wings from Colorado. They finished the 25 footer FAUX WULF (scary stuff :shock: ) and sent it to it's new home and just had the one airframe in work.

Re: What fliers are currently under restoration?

Sat Dec 29, 2012 1:27 pm

Should be another Pitcairn Autogiro flying in 2013

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