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by **Ian Warren** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 9:03 am

The Return to the MOTAT SPECIAL JK brings to life the Thunderbolt i had a chance to really check out in the mid/late 1980s - a WIP

The P-47 New Zealand connection , now i wonder how many had the chance to step on the wing as I did ?

by **Noddy** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 9:18 am

At least JK's is in better shape than the real thing!

by **Ian Warren** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 9:26 am

Noddy wrote:
QUOTE (Noddy @ Jan 25 2013,10:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
At least JK's is in better shape than the real thing!

Indeedo but probably not now , i think the swap deal was for a Sopwith Pup that now resides in the Wigram Museum and parts if not all the P-40 undergoing its final stages of restoration at Wigram as well , the Thunderbolt went to Australia for restoring due to its connection with the RAAF in WWII , infact it would be good to hear from any of our Aussie friends who might be able to share what the current scale of work completed on it so far , maybe some photos

by **Yob** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 12:41 pm

very nice pictures.

by **lowglow** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 10:17 pm

I recently read an article about this aircraft, thought it was in Classic Wings, will have a hunt and see if I can find it.

by **Ian Warren** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:50 am

Thanks Chris

, I'm sure they would be looking at getting it flying again least fingers crossed

by **lowglow** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 2:50 pm

Ian Warren wrote:
QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Jan 26 2013,8:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks Chris , I'm sure they would be looking at getting it flying again least fingers crossed

I am sure that it is well on the way to flight along with two other p47's

by **Ian Warren** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 3:03 pm

Two others , guess they would be the teardrop , Razors are .. possibly that is the only .. least straightest , It dose take time to re engineer to flying condition so be many a few years yet .. least its in the works .

by **AndrewJamez** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:08 pm

I still love this accusim aircraft despite its age. Still the only radial fighter they have produced.

by **Ian Warren** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 8:01 pm

AndrewJamez wrote:
QUOTE (AndrewJamez @ Jan 26 2013,8:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I still love this accusim aircraft despite its age. Still the only radial fighter they have produced.

Basicly the same engine as the F4U so maybe a ACCusimmed that could be done .. AF Corsair is the start

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