For those who may have missed it, the Hangar10/Air Fighter Academy Bf-109G-6 (D-FMGS), that was completed by MeierMotors a couple years ago, also made its first test flight last week (with a few more flights since).

There are a number of photos on their FB page.

Thanks for the HU and links John.

Has it been confirmed/established if the Hangar 10/Air Fighter Academy ‘G-14’ is actually the ex Richard Lake/Spitfire Limited Buchon G-AWHE, as has been suggested?

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Paul

Very nice!

Thanks John and scotavia for the links to the pics.

Another FL participant perhaps?

(Fingers crossed!)

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Paul

I wonder if G-SHWN is possibly in the process of getting a more ‘stock’ P-51 cockpit?

I notice from the above pictures, the main panel is now black, and the Garmin glass cockpit unit that had been fitted in the center is no longer there.

Lovely pics as usual! 🙂

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Paul

I got the impression that the RAF didn’t do anything in the nineteen-thirties or nineteen-fifties. Wasn’t impressed at all.

Indeed!

Whilst it was a nice program celebrating 100 years of the RAF, I had expected it to be at least a two part programme.

Still I guess you could argue at least the BBC bothered to make such a programme!

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Paul

Fantastic news!

A big tip of the hat to all involved in the overhaul.

It’s been awhile, but it will be nice to see it gracing the skies above Old Warden (and hopefully Duxford) again.

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Paul

I’m wondering how far the restoration of NGNG went? Does it have much in the way of original equipment? (Armour plate, guns etc?)

Oxcart,

As far as I recall, ‘NGNG’ didn’t have any of the original equipment, armour, guns etc, plus the turbocharger was removed, unlike ‘SNAFU’.

So from a pilots point of view, I guess it would nicer in the display environment because of the lower AUW, compared to if it were partially or totally ‘stock’, and fitted with the above items.

Also, as can be seen on the Courtesy Aircraft sale page, the cockpit was not fitted out authentically/stock, and had modern radios/nav aids fitted on the main panel.

I recall in an article on flying ‘SNAFU’ by Pete Kynsey, and he mentioned the fact that it was easier to three point ‘SNAFU’ because it had all the turbocharger gear (albeit non functioning) and other items of military equipment fitted, therefore putting the center of gravity further aft than on ‘NGNG’.

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Paul

It’s the correct red this time around, I’ve made sure of that! All will be revealed once we have applied the rest of the markings and re-covered the flying controls. You’ll all just have to wait and see. The civvy reg was for the ferry flight only but certainly got the Paparazzi excited. There will be other minor detailed alterations as well to improve its look still further, just be patient.

Roobarb

Looking very nice so far Roobarb!

Whilst you mention the minor detailed alterations, are there any plans to refit the full span ailerons, as per PL344?

And how about some 10.25 inch wheels too!

I know the engineering folk seem to prefer the 12 inch wheels and brakes, but I always think the former look better on the IX!

Anyway, I look forward to seeing the finished result!

Cheers

Paul