By: Dave Homewood - 4th January 2012 at 23:48
I never realised there was a second Sea Hurricane flying, the one at Chino. What is its naval history?
By: Dave Homewood - 4th January 2012 at 23:48
I never realised there was a second Sea Hurricane flying, the one at Chino. What is its naval history?
By: Dave Homewood - 4th January 2012 at 23:47
New Zealand:
Mk.IIb P3351: Wanaka: Alpine Fighter Collection, for sale (not sure if this one is still here or counts as airworthy)
P3351 is still at Wanaka, an is a star attraction at the newly opened Wanaka Warbirds and Wheels Museum there. I believe it is still considered airworthy though the last time it flew publicly was apparently Easter 2008. Some believe it will be seen in the air again this Easter for the big Wanaka airshow which also commemorates 75 Years of the RNZAF. Hopefully it will be flown.
By: Dave Homewood - 4th January 2012 at 23:47
New Zealand:
Mk.IIb P3351: Wanaka: Alpine Fighter Collection, for sale (not sure if this one is still here or counts as airworthy)
P3351 is still at Wanaka, an is a star attraction at the newly opened Wanaka Warbirds and Wheels Museum there. I believe it is still considered airworthy though the last time it flew publicly was apparently Easter 2008. Some believe it will be seen in the air again this Easter for the big Wanaka airshow which also commemorates 75 Years of the RNZAF. Hopefully it will be flown.
By: Mike J - 4th January 2012 at 22:33
Wasn’t that sold this year?
It was up for sale, I heard that it may have been sold, but I’ve not heard where or who to.
By: Mike J - 4th January 2012 at 22:33
Wasn’t that sold this year?
It was up for sale, I heard that it may have been sold, but I’ve not heard where or who to.
By: Robbo - 4th January 2012 at 21:49
One of the Bf109Es was last heard of in Canada (with Ed Russell), not the US
Wasn’t that sold last year?
By: Robbo - 4th January 2012 at 21:49
One of the Bf109Es was last heard of in Canada (with Ed Russell), not the US
Wasn’t that sold last year?
By: DazDaMan - 4th January 2012 at 21:49
Yeah, I meant the Cavanaugh/ex-Charles Church aircraft, N109GU. I take it they still keep it airworthy, just not flown? :confused:
The Ed Russell ‘109 hasn’t moved then? I thought it had. Oh well! :rolleyes:
By: DazDaMan - 4th January 2012 at 21:49
Yeah, I meant the Cavanaugh/ex-Charles Church aircraft, N109GU. I take it they still keep it airworthy, just not flown? :confused:
The Ed Russell ‘109 hasn’t moved then? I thought it had. Oh well! :rolleyes:
By: Mike J - 4th January 2012 at 21:44
The Belgian registered example, while it’s had some remedial work done, hasn’t flown for ages.
Neither has the US example (I assume you mean the Cavanaugh one)
One of the Bf109Es was last heard of in Canada (with Ed Russell), not the US
By: Mike J - 4th January 2012 at 21:44
The Belgian registered example, while it’s had some remedial work done, hasn’t flown for ages.
Neither has the US example (I assume you mean the Cavanaugh one)
One of the Bf109Es was last heard of in Canada (with Ed Russell), not the US
By: Mike J - 4th January 2012 at 21:37
Mk.XIIb 5403 “BE505”: North Weald, Hangar 11
Currently non-airworthy.
Allegedly.
Sea Hurricane X AE977: Planes of Fame (Tom Friedkin), Chino
Hasn’t been with PoF for the last 3 or 4 years, now in Texas with the majority of the Friedkin Family collection
By: Mike J - 4th January 2012 at 21:37
Mk.XIIb 5403 “BE505”: North Weald, Hangar 11
Currently non-airworthy.
Allegedly.
Sea Hurricane X AE977: Planes of Fame (Tom Friedkin), Chino
Hasn’t been with PoF for the last 3 or 4 years, now in Texas with the majority of the Friedkin Family collection
By: AdlerTag - 4th January 2012 at 21:30
Click the following link for some recent pics of the Israeli Spit.
http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?cnsearch=17-1351&distinct_entry=true
By: AdlerTag - 4th January 2012 at 21:30
Click the following link for some recent pics of the Israeli Spit.
http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?cnsearch=17-1351&distinct_entry=true
By: DazDaMan - 4th January 2012 at 19:07
2 Bf109Es, both USA.
3 Bf109Gs (ex-Buchon), all Germany.
3 Hispano Buchons (2 UK, 1 Germany).
1 Hispano Buchon maintained in airworthy condition (USA).
1 Hispano Buchon nearing end of rebuild to fly (USA).
At least, that’s what I remember. The Belgian registered example, while it’s had some remedial work done, hasn’t flown for ages.
By: DazDaMan - 4th January 2012 at 19:07
2 Bf109Es, both USA.
3 Bf109Gs (ex-Buchon), all Germany.
3 Hispano Buchons (2 UK, 1 Germany).
1 Hispano Buchon maintained in airworthy condition (USA).
1 Hispano Buchon nearing end of rebuild to fly (USA).
At least, that’s what I remember. The Belgian registered example, while it’s had some remedial work done, hasn’t flown for ages.
By: Mark12 - 4th January 2012 at 19:00
I seem to recall if you include ‘flew in last ten years or so’ it was nearer 60.
Perhaps examples such as the Indian and Israeli historic flights have now slipped too far down the scale to make even the loosest qualification.
The Black Israeli Spitfire flew from Hatzerim to Dov airport, near Tel Aviv, for its annual inspection…….first week of December 2011. 🙂
Mark
By: Mark12 - 4th January 2012 at 19:00
I seem to recall if you include ‘flew in last ten years or so’ it was nearer 60.
Perhaps examples such as the Indian and Israeli historic flights have now slipped too far down the scale to make even the loosest qualification.
The Black Israeli Spitfire flew from Hatzerim to Dov airport, near Tel Aviv, for its annual inspection…….first week of December 2011. 🙂
Mark
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