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PostPosted: Sun Jun 17, 2018 9:19 pm 
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The USS Texas BB-35 could use a fiberglass Kingfisher - mounted on the #3 turret with a mocked up catapult. That would be way cool.

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ErrolC
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ErrolC wrote:
The P-39 is getting close!
Click through for photos

http://www.pioneeraero.co.nz/2018/06/14/p39-progress/

You know you are getting to the business end of things when you are building wing root fairings and fitting out the cockpit.
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That's the day before the show on the 18th spoken for as well then...
Per NZ Warbirds event update
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In probably it’s only public viewing in New Zealand the Bell P-39 AIRACOBRA that has been beautifully rebuilt at Pioneer Aero Ltd will be on DISPLAY at the New Zealand Warbirds Armistice Day Open Day Sunday 18th November.
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IF it is signed off in time and approved to fly - we may see it fly, but it will definitely be here on static display - Don't miss it !!
Once it is ready, it will be containerised and sent to the States to it's new owner.
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From the Pioneer Sept blog post;


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Looking good...

Paul and his team do wonders...
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ErrolC
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Proudly on show at NZ Warbirds Open Day (slightly over-shadowed by Mosquito PZ474 and debut of Gnome-powered Bristol Scout replica 5554).

https://www.flickr.com/photos/errolgc/a ... 3965444465

ImageBell P-39Q Airacobra 220341 by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

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Invader26
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Tres Bon!
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Great photos Errol and wow that P39 looks outstanding.
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Dave Hadfield
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I have 150 hours in a Pioneer-built fighter. They do nice work!
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ErrolC
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First engine run for the P-39 on Tuesday (that's yesterday for you people in the slow time zones).

http://www.pioneeraero.co.nz/2019/02/05/p39-engine-run/
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Sorry for letting you down again Errol.
We just can't seem to keep up. :lol:

Thanks for posting. Things are getting quite exciting!

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Zac Yates
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Yeah they are! It's wonderful to see and hear a P-39 run in New Zealand. I hope I get to see it fly in person before it goes home to Virginia Beach.

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Further Yagen P-39 coverage
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