Restorations in 2014.......

Warbirdnerd · **Joined:** Fri Apr 30, 2004 7:34 pm **Posts:** 2923

rtwpsom2 wrote:

P-51D Sierra Sue II should be flying some time in 2014.

Can't wait for this one. In case you have not been following the progress of this resortation, check out these photos:
http://www.aircorpsaviation.com/photos
Might want to grab some sunglasses and a drool cup first- :wink:

Ron Fagen's B-25 should be done with it's 'AeroTrader Annual' in 2014 too...

Pat Carry · **Posted:** Thu Dec 05, 2013 10:35 am

A26 Special K wrote:

Special Kay: A-26A/B-26K will fly in 2014. She is about 72% complete. Many of the big pieces are going back on now. Landing gear is all but done. Just need to check the rigging. There is a lot of small detail work left to do. Paint and one engine overhaul are the main items left. Ck out website: http://www.gga1.org JR

I'm looking forward to this plane in the air!

BenG · **Posted:** Thu Dec 05, 2013 5:55 pm

You can add also for 2014:

Fury FB.10 37731

Hurricane Mk.I P2902
Hurricane Mk.I P3717
Hurricane Mk.XII 5487

Spitfire I N3200
Spitfire IX TD314
Spitfire XIV NH799
Seafire XVII SX336
Spitfire XVIII SM845

JohnTerrell · **Posted:** Thu Dec 05, 2013 6:17 pm

I imagine Pacific Fighters' P-51B "Berlin Express" will be flying in 2014. Anyone know any details on how Brent Hisey's P-51C is progressing?

Thomas_Mac · **Posted:** Thu Dec 05, 2013 6:49 pm

Any opinions on this one?

DH82EH · **Posted:** Thu Dec 05, 2013 8:59 pm

Definitely 2014 Thomas.
Nice call! :drinkers:

Andy

george · **Joined:** Wed Dec 15, 2004 10:20 pm **Posts:** 435

Any chance Dottie Mae, Little Nugget or Collings F6F take to the skies next year?

Wilson · **Posted:** Fri Dec 06, 2013 12:25 am

Hopefully The Fighter Collections' Fiat CR.42. It's currently at Vintage Fabrics Ltd. for fabric and paint. I look forward to seeing it in the sky with TFC's Gloster Gladiator. (David Whitworth photo).

JohnS · **Posted:** Fri Dec 06, 2013 10:10 am

BenG wrote:

Spitfire I N3200
Spitfire IX TD314
Spitfire XIV NH799
Seafire XVII SX336
Spitfire XVIII SM845

Hi Ben,

I would suggest that 1, or maybe 2, of those will fly before the end of this year

kmiles · **Posted:** Fri Dec 06, 2013 10:21 am

Collings Foundation F6F - 2015
Collings Foundation TF-51D - 2014

bdk · **Joined:** Sun May 02, 2004 1:16 am **Posts:** 11324

Wilson wrote:

Hopefully The Fighter Collections' Fiat CR.42. It's currently at Vintage Fabrics Ltd. for fabric and paint. I look forward to seeing it in the sky with TFC's Gloster Gladiator.

It is exciting to see these rare and unusual types being restored for flight! Nice work TFC!!!!

UC61K · **Posted:** Fri Dec 06, 2013 11:40 am

From the Little(r) Friends side of the warbird world, Our 1943 Fairchild UC-61K (Military version of the F24) USAAF# 43-14964 will be flying next summer. Hopefully make OSHKOSH.
We just got the paint in and the Ranger Motor is being assembled now. It flew with the RAF as an ARGUS 3 S/N HB-690 from June 1944-45. It was a barn find here in Illinois and we have been slowly bringing her back to life for the past dozen years of weekends and holidays and any chance we can work on it.

BenG · **Posted:** Fri Dec 06, 2013 12:20 pm

JohnS wrote:

Hi Ben,

I would suggest that 1, or maybe 2, of those will fly before the end of this year

Red Tail · **Joined:** Mon Jan 31, 2011 5:56 pm **Posts:** 138

Warbirdnerd wrote:

rtwpsom2 wrote:

P-51D Sierra Sue II should be flying some time in 2014.

Can't wait for this one. In case you have not been following the progress of this resortation, check out these photos:
http://www.aircorpsaviation.com/photos
Might want to grab some sunglasses and a drool cup first- :wink:

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Agreed. Sick craftsmanship and attention to detail/histoical fact. Sounds like it'll be a June baby. Will be great to see it back in the air.

Spoke to "Brother John" via e-mail a little while ago...Sonoma SSII event was a hit with many of the noteables from her past and present gathering to tell stories and share information. Garage addition kept me home :angry:

The Christgau Memorial Fly-in to be held in early July if all pans out. Date TBD. To bad the guest of honor won't be there. Sucks not having him around anymore. Guess we'll have to raise a toast from a far in his honor.

Was up and visited with Pat a couple weeks ago. P-82 has much ground to cover yet. Definitely not '14. It goes without saying it'll be the restoration achievement of damnear all time in my books when it's done.

J

calimero · **Joined:** Mon Oct 04, 2010 12:30 pm **Posts:** 9

Lausanne , switzerland. Home base of the AMPA collection .we are working hard to put back in the air the DEWOITINE D-26 HB-RAI ! for the 100 years of the swiss air force !

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