Vampire rolled out at DX

de Havilland Vampire T.11 WZ590 was unveiled on March 13th 2012 in it's splendid recreation of it's original colours. The restoration is very detailed and many original parts have been retained.

Gannet to Fly in Wales

Fairey Gannet XL500 is under restoration to fly at St. Athan, Wales by Hunter Flying Limited. Initial inspections of the airframe are taking place. The Gannet can be seen in many museums (pictured) but there has always been a place waiting for the type on the airshow circuit.

Spit Mk.I takes to the skies

At the historic Biggin Hill airfield Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I X4650 took to the skies on March 9th with Mark Bonhomme at the controls. The fighter was reported to have performed perfectly during it's 35-minute test flight. The fighter uses many original parts and is considered a time-capsule by it's restorers. She will make a fine addition to this year's airshow circuit.
Meanwhile Spitfire Mk.XVI TE184 arrived at Biggin Hill having spent the last with Meier Motors in Germany. It will reside with The Spitfire Company at Biggin.

Dolphin Unveiled At Hendon

The RAF Museum at Hendon unveiled it's newly restored Sopwith Dolphin in the Graheme-White hanger. It is the world's only known 5F.1 fighter. The project has taken around 45-years to complete. Follow this link for a great photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/shuttleworthpix/6844510198/

Want a Warbird?

MeierMotors are offering their Bf-109C4K 'Buchon' for sale via Platinum Fighters. The machine comes with an asking price of 2million Euros. It's Rolls-Royce Merlin 500 engine has only 93hours flying time since it's last major overhaul. Pictured below at the 2011 Flying Legends Airshow.

http://www.platinumfighters.com/#!__messerschmitt-me-109c4k/fighters

Sea King's bow out down under

On 16th December 2011 the Sikorsky Sea King was retired from the Royal Australian Navy after 38 years service.

G4M 'Betty' Unveiled!

An incredible roll-out occurred during December 2011 in the form of a new-build nose section of a Mitsubishi G4M 'Betty' Japanese bomber. Owned by the Harada Collection; the rear of the aircraft is original and still under restoration - the forward section has been fabricated using another airframe found on Yap Island as a template. Once finished the aircraft will be the only complete Betty anywhere in the world!