Ex Soviet Airforce, recovered circa 1995 being restored to fly as USAAC 220341.
Work is well underway with most of the systems having been assessed , the wings are undergoing repairs to bring them upto an airworthy status and the fuselage is going through the same process. The rudder and fin have been rebuilt and the tailplane is being rebuilt now.
Fantastic to see this project under way. Soooo where shall I sit for the first flight airshow at Ardmore…..
We might get you in the comentary box Ando.
I’m so excited, I remember “flying” a P-39 from Ohakea on my PC as a kid…how fantastic to know one will fly here for real! With this and the Kingfishers I think there’ll be a lot of attention on Ardmore. Great stuff team!
Thanks Zac, we are pretty happy about it.
Any of these latest projects staying in NZ after completion or will they be heading overseas ?.
Cannot wait for the progress reports.
Hi Barry, all of these projects are destined for the U.S.A. but hopefully will perform at an Airshow or 2 here before departing.
Yes won’t these new projects be a sight in the coming years at some NZ airshows. We certainly have a great reputation with some overseas vintage aircraft owners.
Book me a front row seat please at Ardmore.
Appreciate the efforts you go to making it possible for us Kiwis to see these birds fly. Can only offer moral support but you gets heaps of it. Cheers Ian
Thanks Ian, hoping for a big year this year.
please post more photos of your p-39 restoration. this is without a doubt my favorite ww 2 plane. is this Kermit weeks plane? thank you Richard berkel
this p-39 is done or how much is left to complete?? so so exiting news for the p-39 fans out there!!