For those wondering about the POF's P-59 status ...

[Mark Allen M]

... you can decide for yourself how far along they (may) be ... photo from the POF facebook page.
Now that I look at it more, I'm thinking this was a photo taken two Airshows ago. The Judy has not been painted yet in this photo and it was painted last year at least.

[C VEICH]

That picture was taken at the 2012 airshow. I was told by a PoF volunteer over the weekend that the P-59 "should" have been flying already but was pushed down the list by the decision to restore the Zero and then when Hollywood came knocking about getting the Buchon flying for a movie project. The Zero looks awesome by the way as does the Buchon which we were told would be test flown on Tuesday (tomorrow as I type this) and then would be crated and on its way to France. All that would lead one to believe that there is a good chance the Airacomet is once again at the top of the list and could be done and flying prior to next year's airshow. Fingers crossed!

[Chris Brame]

Fingers and toes crossed - Thanks!

[Warbird Kid]

I wonder if the 109 is going to be used in the HBO "Masters of the Sky" series? I like the fact that they've modified and streamlined the cowling setup to make it resemble a BF-109 more, but I hope in the long run they go the Pacific Fighters route and install an Allison and new cowlings so it's identical to a wartime Messerschmitt from the outside.

[C VEICH]

The Buchon on Saturday.

[4RG.I.'S]

She was tucked quietly in a corner of one of the hangers for the airshow, barely even noticed her when we walked in. I did get a couple of photos:

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