It has been a long while since we have had a complete P40 wing sitting in the hangar, you forget how large they are. Here is the joined wings for P40E S#41-13570 and now the landing gear fit and plumbing are taking place. The other two P40 projects also continue to make progress.With the leading edges being worked on for the other E model and a start being...
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We have had a few issues with the website that we are having fixed no so apologies to those that have been unable to access photos, the fix is in hand. While the rest of the Hangar has been busy building and fixing Warbirds Jason has been busy putting some paint on a DR 107 One Design aerobatic machine for David Wilkinson. Black stripes on today and out...
Read MoreA shed full of P40’s.
Now that the P39 has gone we have spread the P40 projects around the hangar. Four in total in various states, three E models and one N. Also a flurry of activity on the Hornet front but that is for another day.
Read MoreOld friend.
It is always nice when old friends come back to visit. Engine run today so the peace around Ardmore will be shattered, nice to remind the neighbours they live by an Airfield. Also departing tomorrow is the F27 on it’s way to Aussie which means we get our taxiway back.
Read MoreDone and Dusted.
The Pioneer Aero crew of Steve, Marty and Craig have now finished the assembly of and ground run the P39. For them that means they can look forward to heading back this way and a slight drop in temperature. Thanks go to them for a fine job done but also to their families who have been here at home without them, thanks to you all. All that remains is for...
Read MoreFurther Assembly shots.
For those of you following the assembly of the P39 at MAM here are some more assembly photos taken by Marty yesterday. As you can see it is starting to resemble a flying aircraft now.
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