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!
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.
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
gentleman, I just tonight received some updated photos of the p-39 airacobra . they are spectacular. this restoration by you people will be one of the best ever. keep up the great work. sincerely richjard a. berkel
Well I have seen the finished product, minus the props and I have to hand it to your crew. They really have to be proud of the job they have done on probably the most beautiful restoration of a p-39 Airacobra to date. Congradulations to all of them and you.
This is really fantastic. I stumbled across your web site and was thrilled to see the P39 undergoing restoration. My Dad was an aircraft inspector with AID during WWII (after being in the RAAF from 1931-36)and at times he was at Bankstown in Sydney. He had a particular fascination for the P39 and often told me stories about them when a unit of USAAF P39s was stationed there for a short time. He used to tell me about the rear mounted engine and of course the 37mm cannon firing through the nose. He was truly impressed by the P39 and I have inherited that interest from him. I greatly admire the work you are doing on the restoration and its difficult to comprehend the complexity of your task. Having recently restored my 1961 Austin Healey Sprite after it sat in the back of my garage for 37 years I am in awe of your skills and dedication. Sadly I will never get to see one in the flesh.
Hi Colin, always good to hear of others with a passion. I wouldn’t give up on seeing one in the flesh we are only a flight away and there is one sitting outside my window!
Absolutely love your P-39. My Father flew 75 missions in S. Pacific and remember him talking about Guadalcanal, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Australia…
He returned to the States as instructor in P-40s and P-51s. Loved them all but always had a special place in his heart for the one he flew in combat.
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!!
gentleman, I just tonight received some updated photos of the p-39 airacobra . they are spectacular. this restoration by you people will be one of the best ever. keep up the great work. sincerely richjard a. berkel
Thank you richard
Great project chaps, well done so far. Pretty big cockpit door, only one handle, does it have several locks to hold ot closed.
It has a couple of locks
Well I have seen the finished product, minus the props and I have to hand it to your crew. They really have to be proud of the job they have done on probably the most beautiful restoration of a p-39 Airacobra to date. Congradulations to all of them and you.
Thank you for your kind words
From me to you, Have a Merry Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year down under.
This is really fantastic. I stumbled across your web site and was thrilled to see the P39 undergoing restoration. My Dad was an aircraft inspector with AID during WWII (after being in the RAAF from 1931-36)and at times he was at Bankstown in Sydney. He had a particular fascination for the P39 and often told me stories about them when a unit of USAAF P39s was stationed there for a short time. He used to tell me about the rear mounted engine and of course the 37mm cannon firing through the nose. He was truly impressed by the P39 and I have inherited that interest from him. I greatly admire the work you are doing on the restoration and its difficult to comprehend the complexity of your task. Having recently restored my 1961 Austin Healey Sprite after it sat in the back of my garage for 37 years I am in awe of your skills and dedication. Sadly I will never get to see one in the flesh.
Hi Colin, always good to hear of others with a passion. I wouldn’t give up on seeing one in the flesh we are only a flight away and there is one sitting outside my window!
Absolutely love your P-39. My Father flew 75 missions in S. Pacific and remember him talking about Guadalcanal, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Australia…
He returned to the States as instructor in P-40s and P-51s. Loved them all but always had a special place in his heart for the one he flew in combat.
Where in the US will this be going?
Hi Stu, going to Virginia Beach.