December 11, 2009 at 8:01 am
It’s that time of the year again.
We have seen some new Spitfire I’s emerge, any more new projects on the cards (hint hint to a certain forumite) the FW190’s are starting to finally see some air below their wheels, will the Dora’s follow suit.
So what new (or stored and dormant) exciting projects can we expect in 2010 and beyond?
Will HAC’s Yak 1 be completed? Will a production run of Brewster Buffalo’s be started in the US, more new built P51A ‘s from the Gerry Beck’s TriState spares they had made for ten examples. Will the Tempest finally fly?
And and and and
Over to you
Cees
By: Wyvernfan - 15th December 2009 at 17:58
I guess we have the Beaufighter to look forward to in this country.
Sadly probably not James.. TFC have major problems locating serviceable prop hubs and engines. I spoke to one of their engineers at Dx and he told me they had even investigated digs and recovered hubs from crash sites… but nothing thus far is serviceable.
He also said that if she had a blow-out on landing that would be it, as they have no other mainwheel tyres.
By: CeBro - 15th December 2009 at 17:46
I wonder what will eventually happen to G-DINT, still in storage and unsold?
Cees
By: pagen01 - 15th December 2009 at 13:12
As above, I would love to see that Black Widow and the Cutlass fly, always admired both designs.
Wasn’t there rumour of an F-105 to fly?
I guess we have the Beaufighter to look forward to in this country.
By: Frazer Nash - 14th December 2009 at 23:37
I think that Cutlass is a one-man effort in the US, but last time I read about it, it was coming on at a rate of knots! So yep, it’s certainly a very viable candidate. An amazing looking aeroplane, too.
By: Wyvernfan - 14th December 2009 at 09:15
There are several Cutlass’ of different variants preserved in the US, but this represents the best and possibly only chance of seeing one return to the air. And although it is a massive undertaking the progress that has been made is clear to see.!
By: Nashio966 - 13th December 2009 at 23:56
that cant seriously be an airworthy restoration? isnt it practically a unique aircraft?
By: Wyvernfan - 13th December 2009 at 15:01
Vought Cutlass.
The Walrus and P61 will be fantastic.. but personally i would dearly love to see this Vought F7U Cutlass get into the air… if it ever happens.!!
(photos David Lednicer Airliners.net).
By: Nosedive - 13th December 2009 at 15:01
PO2 G-BSSY
The Shuttleworth Collection’s PO2 (G-BSSY) has had its wings returned from being rebuilt.
They are currently being fitted out prior to trial fitting and rigging and then ultimately, covering and painting.
By: Wyvernfan - 13th December 2009 at 14:54
Nice !! but whats the yellow fuselage hanging from the roof?
Looks like Dell boys homebulit.!!!
By: roadracer - 13th December 2009 at 14:50
I for one am eagerly awaiting the first post restoration flight of this rare arachnid 😀
Wonder how many of you knew of the existence of this project eh? :diablo:
Cant wait to see her fly 😀
Nice !! but whats the yellow fuselage hanging from the roof?
By: Frazer Nash - 13th December 2009 at 03:22
hasn’t that been sold to the States?
Solent Sky sold it to a new owner (March 2009) whose plans were to fly it in the UK, but I’m not at all sure he was from the US or UK. What a sight it would be, though!!
By: Shorty01 - 13th December 2009 at 01:25
Yep, been following the Black widow progress for a while, also the B-29 “DOC”, though that still seems a fair way off flying again, not surprising bearing in mind the complexity of a B-29.
Any progress on the FW 200 Condor that fell apart as they pulled it out of the sea ?? I used to get Classik Flugzeug when I lived in Germany & that showed various chunks had been farmed out to different organisations for rebuild to non flight status. The various bit seemed to be progressing but that was 6 years ago.
What happened to the FW 189 ?? Has it been sold yet ??
By: Nashio966 - 12th December 2009 at 20:33
I for one am eagerly awaiting the first post restoration flight of this rare arachnid 😀
Wonder how many of you knew of the existence of this project eh? :diablo:


Cant wait to see her fly 😀
By: TEXANTOMCAT - 12th December 2009 at 20:19
Different Gamecock!
🙂
HAC Fury is my bet…;)
By: jeepman - 11th December 2009 at 20:27
How about the Walrus?
hasn’t that been sold to the States?
By: The Blue Max - 11th December 2009 at 20:14
Any hope of news on the Gamecock?? (TexanTomcat?)
Roger Smith.
Not in the near future:(
By: Frazer Nash - 11th December 2009 at 13:37
How about the Walrus?
By: anneorac - 11th December 2009 at 12:39
Isnt the a smallish piece on it in either this months Flypast or Aeroplane Monthly?? Or have I imagined that………
Jon
Aaaah, that’s the replica not the real one.
By: Jon H - 11th December 2009 at 12:33
Any hope of news on the Gamecock?? (TexanTomcat?)
Roger Smith.
Isnt there a smallish piece on it in either this months Flypast or Aeroplane Monthly?? Or have I imagined that………
Jon
By: RPSmith - 11th December 2009 at 12:21
Any hope of news on the Gamecock?? (TexanTomcat?)
Roger Smith.