“he has another Merlin on a trailer with a paddle prop & exhaust stacks that look like the newer ones made in the Balkans (Romania?).”
https://youtu.be/GYcKdK7hmEo

The aircraft being used is Voodoo, everyone’s favourite purple P-51, although for the record attempt she’s changed her appearance quite a bit! Apparently the paint strip helped her lose several hundred pounds.

picture from fb

Word on the ‘net is that the attempt is being made in Idaho, but details have been kept under very tight wraps – I imagine to prevent crowds and the resultant pressure on the crew. Good luck Stevo!

Merlins going around the Reno pylons certainly sound very different to those passing by an airshow crowd! It’s otherworldly! I’ve only seen videos online and DVD footage, in person it must be amazing.

As an aside: when Steve Sr broke the record in the Red Baron he was 27. Amazing.

And the Mustang which the said 109 was said to have been!

Great photos all! Always interesting to see what’s happening at Duxford.

“What a lovely aircraft the DH9 is.” – hear hear. It may be ungainly in some ways but goodness me, is it pretty!

What Dave and Bruce said – you can’t compare TV959 with NZ2336! Completely different condition and situation.

Another wow here! She looks fantastic!

one of the worlds nicest Kiwis

To be fair, although he’s been here a long time, Graham was born and raised in Oz. 🙂

Fantastic news for the Kiwi scene and his example will be a great companion for his Nieuport and Dr.I. Hopefully some of the others stay here as the TVAL original isn’t seen away from Hood.