I passed this by on Facebook last night because I thought it was this machine, then today people were gushing about it having its “first flight” so I presumed it was a fresh restoration….one very confused Kiwi!

Great to see it’s flown again and now I’ll definitely need to buy the FL2015 DVD!

Wangaratta Ki-61 Tony restoration update

Holy thread resurrection, Batman! But, I hope, worth it.

Kermit Weeks has recently been in New Zealand and Australia, and has posted a picture of him with two of the Precision team on Facebook with the following (clipped by me) caption:

“Anyway, here’s Roland in the middle that did most of the structural work on Jerry Yegan’s[sic] Tony and will finish up the rest before the aircraft is sent to New Zealand to be fitting out for flying. I hope to get a little bit of work done on mine while it’s still in Australia.”

He also goes on to speak of the Yagen Vought OS2U and P-39 projects, but those are subjects for another thread.

Good news for Tony fans!

Daniel/Phil and Reevers team: is this aircraft a B-26 or A-26? It’s been referred to here as both. I’m curious, not wanting to make a mountain out of a molehill or cause any trouble!

Pledged and shared on Facebook and Twitter. Good luck team!

I’m sure we’d welcome it with open arms in New Zealand :dev2:

I have no information, certainly not even a rumour or “I’ve heard/been told…” as to the identity of the new owner/s, but I agree with mustang51 and j_jza80: regardless of where it’s headed I look forward to finding out where SM969 ends up.

Forgive my ignorance: how many airworthy Mk.XVIIIs are there, worldwide?

I must say I’m surprised the Reevers team is looking at non-RAAF schemes, but the Duke of Brabant machine is quite striking, so I see the appeal. I’m afraid I have no photos or ideas to share, just enthusiasm!

I’ve pledged a little but forgone the rewards – the less money spent on postage, the more available for the Shack. Good luck Rich and co!

I’ve joined and I’m glad I did – some great photos there.