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Collings Foundation acquires a Mustang
March 15, 2008 10:00 amIt’s official folks!
The Collings Foundation acquired Max Chapman’s North American TP-51C Mustang “Betty Jane” (42-103293) as of last week and the P-51C will be joining the B-17, B-24, and B-25 on tour as part of the Wings of Freedom Tour!
Beginning at the Dallas, TX visit, visitors will be able to view the “little friend” alongside the bombers it defended. Since the aircraft is a full-dual control “T” model, flight training in the aircraft will be offered.
For more details, see http://www.cfdn.org
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Another P-40 takes to the air!
March 9, 2008 10:22 amLafayette, LA – After 11 years of restoration, another P-40 Warhawk took to the skies once again on March 1, 2008. P-40N Warhawk 42-104959 was recovered from Finschaffen, Papua-New Guinea in 1974 by d’E.C. Darby & N.M. Armstrong. Comprising only wings and the cockpit section, this P-40 was restored using fuselage sections from 42-105861 and tail surfaces from 42-105526, two P-40s also recovered from PNG. Military Aircraft Restoration Corporation of Chino, CA stored the remains frpm 1974 till at least 1993. Eventually 42-104959 came into possession of John S. Fallis, of Lafayette, LA and he started an ambitious and lengthy restoration of this airframe to airworthy status. It’s great to see another of these venerable warbirds return to the skies that they were made for. The warbird community eagerly looks forward to seeing what scheme this aircraft will be painted in.
Red Bull P-38 Rollout!
December 26, 2007 10:19 amThe Red Bull P-38 Lightning 44-53254 was rolled out of Ezell Aviation on Dec. 21, 2007 for a photo op. The restoration of this aircraft appears to be nearing completion and the warbird community looks forward to the day when this beautiful aircraft takes to the skies again. This Lightning was previously owned by Marvin L Gardner but was heavily damaged in a landing accident. The ownership of the lightning subsequently moved on to Red Bull, who have been having it completely restored to airworthy condition by Ezell Aviation.
As White Lightnin, 2001 – Photo by: Brian Lockett
Respected pilot dies in water-bomb exercise
December 8, 2007 4:59 amBy Matthew Knott
December 08, 2007 12:04am
A RESPECTED pilot with more than 50 years’ experience was killed when his aircraft crashed into Lake Liddell in NSW’s Hunter Valley during a water-bombing exercise.
The death of crop-dusting pilot and warbird enthusiast Colin Pay, 75, of NSW rural town Scone, has stunned the aviation community.
His body was recovered from the wreckage late yesterday afternoon.
Mr Pay’s yellow Air Tractor 802 was performing a water-skimming exercise on Lake Liddell, near the New England Highway northwest of Singleton, at 9.40am when it touched the surface of the lake, flipped over and sank.
FMI: www.news.com.au
Colorful F-16 represents 90 years of history
December 7, 2007 7:41 am
“An F-16C Fighting Falcon from the Texas Air National Guard’s 111th Fighter Squadron flies with a special paint job in honor of the squadron?s 90th anniversary. All the colors and markings have specific meanings, reflecting the unit?s nine-decade history. (Photo courtesy of John Dibbs)”
Oscars Reborn
November 3, 2007 6:53 am
In 2003, Chuck Gardner visited the Texas Aircraft Factory. For those of you that have not seen the article lets revisit it.
Oscars Reborn
Flight Journal Podcast/Radio Show
October 19, 2007 5:00 am
Flight Journal Podcast/Radio Show
This is the first aviation podcast that I have found that I truly enjoyed listening too. Budd Davisson does a great job making it feel like you are just hanging out at the hanger and listening to stories.The podcasts are very informative and entertaining and give an insight into flying that is not commonly available. Currently there are 9 episodes:
Episode 9 – Sherpa
Episode 8 – P-51 Mustang
Episode 7 – Spitfire
Episode 6 – B-25
Episode 5 – Blue Angel A-4
Episode 4 – Landing a Piper Cub on a Moving Truck
Episode 3 – Flying the Curtiss Jenny
Episode 2 – The P-38
Episode 1 – Budd’s First Flight in a Bearcat.
I highly recommend this podcast to anyone looking for more in depth knowledge of flying.
Another Spitfire Takes To The Sky
October 1, 2007 2:16 amFor the first time since 1945, Spitfire Mark Vb BL628 has taken flight. Flown by Keith Skilling, BL628 took to the skies over Ardmore Aerodrome, New Zealand on September 29, 2007. This restoration has been in the works for nearly 30 years and it great to see a Vb flying once again.
Warbird Registry: BL628
Vintage Wings Of Canada gets a Sabre
September 25, 2007 5:20 amBy Mike Henniger
Vintage Wings of Canada (VWC) has acquired a Sabre! Canadair Sabre Mk V with RCAF s/n 23314, c/n 1104 and c/r N8687D arrived at the Gatineau Executive Airport on the 19 September 2007, at 11:19 AM. Ferry pilot Ron Iberg was at the controls.
(File Photo from Warbirdregistry.org)
With the 100th anniversary of powered flight in Canada on the horizon (23 February 2009) VWC has been looking for a unique way to contribute to celebrations commemorating this event, beyond what it already does every day. Another significant piece of Canadian aviation history is the Golden Hawks display team, which was formed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of powered flight in Canada. VWC founder Michael Potter comments, “A wonderful way to recognize the 100th anniversary is to bring back a Golden Hawk Sabre. The Sabre has so many memories as a front line fighter of the Korean war era, and also the with Golden Hawks formation team that captured the hearts and minds of people all across Canada.”
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NTSB Report: C-45H 51-11455
September 23, 2007 5:07 am
C-45H Expeditor – 51-11455/N9562Z
NTSB Identification: DEN07LA122.
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Thursday, July 19, 2007 in Longmont, CO
Aircraft: Beech C-45H, registration: N9562Z
Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor.
On July 19, 2007, approximately 0900 mountain daylight time, a Beech C-45H, N9562Z, piloted by an airline transport-certificated pilot, was destroyed when it struck trees and impacted terrain following a dual engine loss of power while maneuvering near Longmont, Colorado. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The local instructional flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The airline transport (ATP) certificated instructor pilot was seriously injured, and the ATP pilot receiving instruction received minor injuries. The flight originated at Platte Valley Airpark (18V), Hudson, Colorado, approximately 0845, and was en route to Boulder Airport (1V5) Boulder, Colorado.
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