P-47 "Snafu" unvailed

The lastest stunning addition to the UK Warbird scene is The Fighter Collection P-47 "Snafu". Revealed in a glorious paint scheme she is sure to be a crowd favourite for years to come.

B-25 Now On Show

The Flying Heritage Collection has put it's newly painted B-25J Mitchell on display following it's restoration. Painted in the wartime colours and design of the 490th Bomb Squadron, this aircraft is a tribute to Arnold Spielberg, the father of film legend Steven Spielberg. Arnold was a member of the 490th Squadron during the war. 

A flying display is planned for July 16th 2011 at the FHC's free Fly Day.

 Picture courtesy of FHC.

Popular B-25 crashes

French based North American B-25J Mitchell, formerly based with Jet Alpine Fighters in Switzerland, has suffered a crash landing. Fortunately both pilot and passenger survived and were recovered from the crash site, however, early reports suggest the aircraft is a write off. Here is a translation of the report from France:

"A plane crashed this Tuesday May 31 at around 17:30 close to the aerodrome of Melun-Villaroche (Seine-et-Marne), between Moissy-Cramayel and Réau. This collectors machine (appareil de collection?), an American bomber dating from the Second world war, was seen by witnesses with an engine on fire. According to employees of the Snecma factory, close to the aerodrome, the aircraft would have then started an abrupt turn. After having avoided electric lines, it landed in a field within 300 meters of autroute A5B, noted two Parisian journalists. The pilot and his passenger were successfully extracted from the aircraft. They are unscathed. Important means of safety were deployed to extinguish the fire and to prevent that the tanks of the B25 from exploding."

Warbirds for sale!

Following the decision to break up the Russell Aviation group Hawker Hurricane XII and, probably more excitingly, Messerschmitt Bf109E 'Emil' are currently both for sale. Both fighters would make fine additions to any Warbird collection.
Meanwhile Spitfire Mk.IX MK912 is moving back to the UK to Biggin Hill airport for a new owner as is Mk.V LZ844 and the remains of MkIV TE566 from Australia.

New P-40 for UK!

It has been announced that the UK will have a new P-40 in time for Flying Legends airshow 2011 in the form of P-40F 41-19841. Having been restored for The Fighter Collection in Victoria, Australia, it began its sea shipment during May 2011 heading for Duxford. It has been confirmed it will be joined in the air by other Curtiss fighters including TFC's P-40B, Christian Amara's P-40N and TFC's rare Hawk 75.

Sabre for sale!

The newly schemed F-86A Sabre, owned by Golden Apple Operations, is up for sale for $1,000,000 on Courtesy Aircraft Sales

http://www.courtesyaircraft.com/Current%20Inventory/G-SABR%20North%20American%20F-86%20Sabre.htm

Horseman named!

The Horseman P-51 Display team are returning to Flying Legends for 2011's spectacular show; as an added bonus for enthusiasts they will be bringing two of their own aircraft from the USA to participate. It has been announced that these aircraft are both P-51D's and go by the names of "February" (top) and "Fragile But Agile". Pictures courtesy of www.mustangsmustangs.com