Looking forward to being part of the new era. Hopefully make more than one ‘ANH working bee next year.

I googled the Radial Nine mob and noted they are a supporters club for ARCo. It was only a quick google but I didn’t see anything obvious on the ARCo website either. How does one join?

Don’t know about 20 years ago although that might be about when it was recovered but the former USAAF A-20 “Big Nig” was recovered as part of the RAAF’s Boston rebuild project. The end result was two well restored aircraft – “Jessica” and “Hell’n Pelican II” (or something like that).

The last I heard “Big Nig” was under restoration at Precision in Wangaratta and was destined for the RAFM.

“Big Nig” – http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/a-20/43-9436.html
“Hell’n Pelican II” – http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/a-20/42-86786.html
“Jessica” – http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/a-20/A28-8.html

Clever, clever people. Congratulations!

Reading this thread has brought a lump to my throat. So many fine memories of a truly great man. RIP.

I discovered KW ‘late’ i.e. through Steve Hatton’s wonderful Into The Wind. My outstanding memory (need to watch it again in his honour) was of a sprightly chap with a twinkle in his eye living a life that people a quarter of his age would marvel at.

Kevin Mears, I hadn’t made the connection until Moggy put that photo of KW and your book up. Love your work.

Ridiculously impressive, mate. Well done.

Love the detail on the fabric-covered aircraft/components. Thanks, Cornishairforce, my favourite airfield in the UK.