Warbird Information Exchange

You can add N17HQ to the MiG-17 flyer list.

All those A-4's are flying, but these are the only "warbird" airframes plus a couple missing: A-4B N49WH, A-4C (Now modified to represent an A-4Q) N2262Z, TA-4J N234LT, TA-4J N518TA, TA-4J N524CF, TA-4J N7051J, and TA-4J N128TA.

Thank you Ryan, I appreciate it! I figured I'd include all of the government-contracted Skyhawks, as long as I have listed all of the C-47's and C-46's that are also still being used purely for business purposes. I had purposely left off N128TA and N2262Z for a few reasons, but only to find this morning, following your post, with a bit deeper searching, there is clear evidence of both being active.

N2262Z, which was repainted into Argentinian Navy markings a couple years ago, thus-far has remained based at Marana, AZ. As I understand it, the aircraft is owned by Fred Machado, who also has a similarly-marked T-28, based in Florida, and has another A-4 Skyhawk, N214AT, that was also being restored at Marana and finished in Argentinian AF markings. I don't know if that one has flown yet or not, but it was looking very complete as of a year ago.

N128TA lives up in the Dallas area with a group of A-4L's that I forgot to include. N146AT (Just listed for sale with Platinum yesterday), N147AT, N207AT are all airworthy with a 4th not far from it. I don't know that one's registration information.

N2262Z has been very active at Marana recently, and I heard the plan was for it to attend Oshkosh but a mechanical kept it from going. N214AT has not flown yet. Work was progressing nicely until the owner purchased 2262Z, and all the attention shifted to getting it to Q status. My guess is that things will turn back to 214AT soon. Follow the shop Fighting Classics Aircraft Restoration on facebook for updates on both airframes. They were the shop behind 518TA as well.

I just read on Facebook that the MiG-17 N117BR, that has been on static display at Planes of Fame in Chino for a while, may be flying again soon and will be performing at airshows. It was recently purchased by the highly experienced/well known SoCal warbird pilot Jason Somes.

The UK-based Yak-3M "White 100" G-CGXG has been sold and is in the process of being dismantled and shipped to its new owner in the US. Its new US registration is N102Y, and the aircraft's new owner is located in the State of Washington.

HK-2820 went u/s on 15Aug2019 in La Chorrera Colombia, no casualties
Check https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/228256

HK-2820 went u/s on 15Aug2019 in La Chorrera Colombia, no casualties
Check https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/228256

Thank you Coert! I finally remembered to check my e-mail too, by the way, and have made a number of changes thanks to your feedback/information.

Most welcome John!
Now 193 flying DC-3s in all variants, and counting. A few will fly in the near future.

Following various warbird activity on Facebook:

The B-25J "Old Glory" was recently sold to David Prescott in New York and was flown cross-country from California to its new home base in New York earlier this past week. David Prescott also owns the ex-Evergreen FG-1D Corsair, which is currently undergoing restoration at John Lane's Airpower Unlimited.

Yesterday, in Australia, the RAAF Museum's CAC Mustang A68-170 (VH-SVU) moved under its own power again for the first time since 2011, conducting taxi tests and an aborted takeoff. The aircraft is ready to fly and will be flying just as soon as the final approval/paperwork is had. Since 2011, the aircraft has undergone restoration work and an engine rebuild.

Added N117BR to the list of MiG-17 flyers. It was flown at the Camarillo Airshow over the weekend with its new owner Jason Somes at the controls.

I've returned the P-51C "Boise Bee" to the flyers list. It was flown back to its home at the Warhawk Air Museum yesterday. A number of repairs having been made, but still in need of new inner landing gear "clam shell" doors being installed and some paint.

Photo from the Wahawk Air Museum Facebook page:

Yak-3U "Steadfast" from Australia to Omaka, NZ
https://www.facebook.com/fighterpilotau ... 5272089111

No ZK rego for ex-N7YK yet
https://www.facebook.com/jemaviation/po ... 0820241727

Various other neat photos at JEM's Facebook recently, go take a look!
The time-capsule Hudson is going on display in the museum for at least a while.

Thank you Errol! Yes, the JEM page has been a good one to follow.

The Duxford-based ARCo/HFL Spitfire PR Mk.XI PL983 was damaged in Holland today, when on landing the left landing gear folded up (having not lowered all the way or failed to lock). The prop dug into the ground (grass field) and the aircraft became very close to going over on its back, with the tail straight up in the air before settling back on its right gear and tailwheel. Fortunately the pilot is reportedly uninjured. The aircraft will undoubtedly be returned to flight as soon as is capable.

https://www.hvzeeland.nl/nieuws/39113-o ... n-zeeland/
https://www.omroepzeeland.nl/nieuws/114 ... en-Zeeland