SB2C project back on

Dan K · **Posted:** Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:30 pm

Sorry if this was posted already, but it appears the Helldiver restoration will be starting up again in Granite Falls.

http://www.warhawksinc.com/helldiver.html

Also some pics of current P-40K resto:

http://www.warhawksinc.com/p40.html

Dan Jones · **Posted:** Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:59 pm

Where did this Helldiver come from? Is that the one that was advertised for sale a couple of years ago?

RMAllnutt · **Posted:** Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:56 am

This is the SB2C-5 (Bu.83393) which used to be owned by Kevin Smith in Fredericksburg, Virginia. I used to see it regularly when I helped him with his SBD and UH-1A projects. Yes, it will be a flier, and yes, they have wings (although they need a lot of work!).

Cheers,
Richard

Dan K · **Posted:** Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:55 am

RMAllnutt wrote:

This is the SB2C-5 (Bu.83393) which used to be owned by Kevin Smith in Fredericksburg, Virginia. I used to see it regularly when I helped him with his SBD and UH-1A projects. Yes, it will be a flier, and yes, they have wings (although they need a lot of work!).

Cheers,
Richard

Richard speaks the truth! The restoration had started a few years back with Wichita Air Services. Good to see one more Beast getting some love again.

JohnTerrell · **Posted:** Wed Mar 09, 2011 12:24 pm

Its been exciting to see the high-quality restorations coming out of there for the last several years. Thank you for the heads-up on these new pages, Dan!

BTW, anyone able to confirm that the P-51D in this video (from the 3:10 mark) is Ron's 44-63864? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tfzxqHGryM I've heard that it is in an advanced-state of restoration/nearing completion at Tri-State.

Chris · **Posted:** Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:55 pm

I know of a couple brand new,(OK new old stock) never been on an airframe center canopy sections are if any of the Helldiver resto guys are interested. I heard the one in Pensacola might need one.

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