The second Me262 Project jet has flown 3/4 of the FAA certification program as of Saturday and has had several gear up flights- without any problems. With just a few test flights to go, Me262 Tango Tango is nearing shipment to the new owner in Germany. Here are a few photos of the jet prior to test flight number 4 along with the first gear up photo pass. Chase plane is Bud Granley in his Fouga Magister. http://www.warbirdrecovery.com for more news as it happens. Check your six, a legend is about to head to Europe!
By: DazDaMan - 22nd August 2005 at 12:27
Great news.
By: STORMBIRD262 - 22nd August 2005 at 02:56
That is just so VERY COOL, Thank’s so muchly again Gordon!!!!!
Is it really, REAL!!!…….or am I still having Warbird wet dream’s.
JUST MAGIC!!!!!
p.s.(please send one to Oz,COD).
By: Rlangham - 21st August 2005 at 22:09
Wow great idea, are there any plans for building replicas of other types of aircraft after the Me 262’s? I’m sure a few Spits or Hurricanes would go down well, especially early marks.
By: gordonpagecolor - 21st August 2005 at 22:01
Tango Tango is actually a “convertible” version. It is a two-seater that can convert to a single seat version in about 3-4 hours. Nice!
By: gordonpagecolor - 21st August 2005 at 22:00
Don’t forget that we are restoring two Bf-109s to flying condition also. One is for sale or trade… Would make a great addition with a Me262 acquisition…www.airassets.com is our site for aircraft sales.
By: Rlangham - 21st August 2005 at 22:00
That’s the single seater, right? Wow never thought i’d see one of those beauties fly!
By: gordonpagecolor - 21st August 2005 at 21:58
There are some interested buyers in one of the three remaining 262s who have indicated that they MAY bring one to the UK for a tour. Interest from the forum to see such a tour would help our cause in convincing a buyer to commit to a UK tour- or make a permanent home there. Any support (demand) for a Me262 to come to the UK is appreciated and WILL go to our interested buyers. How about a “Virgin” sponsored tour???
By: Slipstream - 21st August 2005 at 21:50
Excellent news. Are we ever likely to see one fly in the UK ?
By: Seafuryfan - 21st August 2005 at 21:50
Excellent Gordon, congrats on a (not unexpected) trouble free test flight schedule.
The first 3/4 view photo is stunning.
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