New Zealand’s last two operational F-27s – used for mail – have recently gone to the HARS organisation in Australia and, I think, will both continue to fly under their ownership as heritage aircraft.

It would be neat to see a Viscount fly (I’m too young to have had that experience) but I hate to imagine the funds required to do so.

A photo of the single-seater’s fuselage popped up on Facebook last night my time, in Luftwaffe camouflage. Fortunately for those whose religion forbids accessing that site, the photo actually came from Air Leasing’s own page: http://airleasing.co.uk/?page_id=208

“Two-seater Messerschmitt Up For Sale…. ….only this time it’s the proper two-seater Buchon….” So it’s not a Messerschmitt then? 😀

“Also worth noting, for what it’s worth, that Pegs isn’t an original Mk.IIB (if we want to start down the provenance road).” – that’s what I thought when I first saw folk complaining about the aircraft losing its history through this conversion!

Great article Elliott, it answered many questions I had and no doubt those of others too. A helpful insight into the thought process of this route over a total new-build or the previously-started frame.

It means no flying, but it looks so pretty!

I’m sure those in the know will be along shortly, but from memory it’s pure coincidence.

In that case I’ll get onto buying a legitimate copy, Steve. DVD, or is Blu-ray available?

It’s a fantastic video which I’m glad is on YouTube – I seem to watch it annually!

Very exciting times for Aussie warbird fans. Great stuff!

And Baz, you may be onto something there! 😉