Brisbane has a branch of Napoleans as mentioned above and I support Mark and James on Hylands in Melb where I go every chance I get. Shopping on line is also good with lots to choose from
Behave yourself – Just because you Want one (AND that may be a lot closer than you think mate !!!) don’t go stuffing up my thread – nobody in the UK is going to register one of those to fly there for all the usual reasons !!!!
A CAC Mustang is not just a P51 D in Drag – there are lots of subtle differences in the Aus built aircraft such as hardware etc – much to the chagrin of US guys who have sourced them to rebirth as P51 Ds – serves em right I say.
Don’t worry the A20s are still happening – two wings are already in jigs – the issue is that the P40 wings for the RAAFM have to be finished before the bulk of the airframes arrive at Wang – won’t be long I imagine.
Thanks for that – Claus said it could have been a Lanc or a Halibag one – think he would know the difference – his lot shot at enough of them. Did he say what it was ?
We no longer accept Pound Sterling (Sterling – joke – get it?) in Aus but we will accept axes and beads and other more usful currency – a bit like Heathrow really – I remember when there was a que for commonwealth citizens – and it even moved !!!
No the work is being held up by the UK paperwork which we are forging now for them and some UK insurance issues and the costs of restoring it are a little too cheap for the UK owners as well so we are inflating the bill for them. Also the secret Sterling Bunker has not been completed yet for the restoration but we imagine it will still be at leg ends for it’s once a year flight next year like all the other aircraft at Dux!!!
We already have a B24 downunder so I guess your one is safe for a while and there are still a few in PNG if we want another so just enjoy the Hendon one for now – I never promise forever though!!
The Beaufort is still going along at a great rate – the outer wings are being jigged and the fitout of the rest of the airframe is progressing well – it is at that stage where not a lot looks to happen because it’s all happening inside but rest assured it’s going very well and quite quickly.
The staff seems set at around 20 working on the aircraft but would vary on the actual work happening at the time and I think will increase as the P38s comence restoration.
Fear not the Holy P51 has stayed within the covenant and will continue to reside amongst the bretherin, New phases in its story await and all will come to pass in time as with freshly drunk beer.
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