81-Year-Old Builds Replica World War II Fighter, Flies Cross-Country!

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By: Pendeen - 28th November 2009 at 13:47

My hat’s off to him. That’s simply brilliant. 😀

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By: JP Vieira - 28th November 2009 at 09:45

Excellent story: trully inspiring!
I must start building my own 😉

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By: mike currill - 28th November 2009 at 09:39

Oh well there’s hope for me yet then, I’m only 62 so I have plenty of time.

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By: Vega ECM - 25th November 2009 at 20:49

If a single (albeit well qualified) senior citizen can build an airworthy scale P-38, it seems that there is no reason why a group UK Whirlwind fans couldn’t build a copy of their favorite plane.

was…:D:D

Actually one reason, the bunch of idiots called EASA

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By: J Boyle - 25th November 2009 at 18:23

If a single (albeit well qualified) senior citizen can build an airworthy scale P-38, it seems that there is no reason why a group UK Whirlwind fans couldn’t build a copy of their favorite plane.

Please build one….so the rest of us won’t have to continue to hear how great the thing was…:D:D

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By: scotavia - 25th November 2009 at 18:17

A bit more in this link, including his background which explains why the end result is so good..
http://www.eaa.org/news/2009/2009-11-19_p38.asp

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By: Bomberboy - 25th November 2009 at 17:16

It just goes to show what can be done if one has the passion, conviction and a ‘can do – will do’ attitude………………oh and I forgot………..an understanding wife!!!!!!:rolleyes::rolleyes::D

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By: Radpoe Meteor - 25th November 2009 at 15:09

:D:D I’m Jaw droppingley speechless :D:D

Well done that man there is hope for us all.

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By: DCK - 25th November 2009 at 14:24

That’s amazing!

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By: Mark12 - 25th November 2009 at 10:08

Grey power. 🙂

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By: scotavia - 25th November 2009 at 09:30

Astonishing, not just his ability but also such a challenging design. Theres hope for me yet ! (I started my aerial photo business age 51 and would like to get my PPL one day )

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By: Moggy C - 25th November 2009 at 09:16

Totally brilliant.

Respect to the man.

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By: Sealand Tower - 25th November 2009 at 09:08

His next project HAS to be a Whirlwind !

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By: trumper - 25th November 2009 at 09:06

😮 WOW ,that is fantastic .

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By: stuart gowans - 25th November 2009 at 08:20

He’s acheived what many will just dream about! any cannons fitted?

Yeah, that would be my first question as well……

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By: piston power! - 24th November 2009 at 23:53

He’s acheived what many will just dream about! any cannons fitted?

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By: DazDaMan - 24th November 2009 at 23:41

I saw that on WIX. Absolutely amazing replica!

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By: Phillip Rhodes - 24th November 2009 at 23:33

81-Year-Old Builds Replica World War II Fighter, Flies Cross-Country!

Does his parents know? 😀

Sorry…

At least it gives me hope. Well done Jim – pure inspirational!