Great to know it’s finally done, really should put the stripes on the nose to make it stand out from all the other drab coloured Spitfires. Bright colour schemes is what we need!!!!!
How thorough has the restoration been? i.e does it have working guns, original radio etc?
Many thanks for the links JT, will be great to see this aircraft finished and assembled again:cool:
cheers ..
don`t forget to have a look at the Ju 388L link at the bottom
of the page on the second link ,the condition of the cockpit is remarkable to say the least and another unique restoration to look forward to
A replacement kommandogerat (brain box) was located and included in last rebuild. Also, the missing D-13 propeller hub was added–a D-9 hub was substituted in the first restoration.
From what I remember, there wasn’t time to perform any engine runs after new rebuild since the plane was being transported to Seattle. That’s too bad because even a run-up on the ground would have been great to see on video or in person. If anyone has old video of the ground runs from the early 1990’s, please share them.
I hope that Yellow 10 does some grounds runs in the future. I think it is too rare and original to put back into the air and risk losing it. With the D-9 airframes coming from FlugWerk, I think someone with the right resources can get a Jumo-engined D-9 in the air soon, hopefully.
Engine can only be run at idle rpm until they find/fabricate
the brain box? I`ve heard it referred to, which automatically
handles RPM/pitch and some other engine management on the Jumo.
Any pictures, post recovery or current? Not heard of this one.
JD
You will need to get yourself a copy of `Green Hearts` first in combat with the Dora 9, Axel Urbanke/Eagle Editions ( Great book by the way)
there are some colour pictures of the recovery Of fw 190 d9 Black 8.
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