John Lane (AirPower Unlimited) passed away

[Warbirdnerd]

Widely regarded as on of the most talented and nicest people you could meet passed away last week. He was responsible for many amazing restorations including FG-1Ds Bu 92436 and 92106.
Blue Skies John.

[Stoney]

the older i get the more friends i lose, RIP. any word of the cause?

[Warbird Kid]

I saw it posted on FB a few days ago. Sad to hear. He was one of the only guys willing to tackle Corsairs. Anyone have a complete list of aircraft he restored? And for that matter, a list of the projects he had in his possession when he passed?

[kalamazookid]

Sad to hear this. I never met him, but the regard for his work speaks volumes. My condolences to those who knew him.

[F3A-1]

He was a very talented, knowledgeable, and kind man.

My condolences to his family and many friends.

Lex

[Warbirdnerd]

More info on John’s History and projects can be found here- http://airportjournals.com/john-lanes-a ... storation/

[LegendaryWings]

Rest in peace!

[jaybird]

Sure wish I took a better pic, but this is all I have- just after arrival with Gary Koh's very fresh BU92106 at Oshkosh 2003 (lt to rt: Gary, John, Unknown):

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lh3nae1c ... 2h73q&dl=0

[Lynn Allen]

Blue skies and thank you for your time and talent...

[Zac Yates]

I'm another who knew him only by reputation. My thoughts are with his family, friends and those closest to him. May he rest in peace.

[Matt Gunsch]

John was one of the earliest people I got to know when I was with the CAF, and one of those I have know most of my life. It did not matter how many years since we last talked, it was always like it was yesterday. I last saw John at his shop in Jerome, I had bought my Ercoupe and was flying it home and stopped there just to say Hi. He and his dad are now flying P-38s together.