Post by Sailor on Mar 19, 2013 6:42:50 GMT -8
Restored WWII Mosquito warplane lands in Pungo
VIRGINIA BEACH
When Jerry Yagen first saw the photographs, he was not impressed.
The heap of decayed wood and crumbling parts didn't look like much, let alone a warplane.
During World War II, the wooden, twin-engine Mosquito was known for its speed, built by the British and used as a reconnaissance plane, a fighter and a bomber.
This particular Mosquito had fallen a long way since its prime. It had been used for scrap parts to repair equipment on a farm in western Canada, sitting outside for 40 years, left to withstand the elements.
More here:
hamptonroads.com/2013/03/restored-wwii-mosquito-warplane-lands-pungo
I can foresee another visit to the museum this summer. Nearly every plane on the property is either under restoration or flies.
Warrior, I know you've seen them before but there's a P51D in the collection along with a bunch of other WWII aircraft both of our Dad's would be familiar with including a Mitchell, a Fort and P-40.
None of the WWI aircraft are originals, I doubt there is a flyable one in existance. But the replicas are true to the blueprints with the exception of the modern radial engines which are less cantankerous (and messy) than the caster-oil lubed ones.
Guys, if you ever make it out this way I recommend a visit.
www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/
VIRGINIA BEACH
When Jerry Yagen first saw the photographs, he was not impressed.
The heap of decayed wood and crumbling parts didn't look like much, let alone a warplane.
During World War II, the wooden, twin-engine Mosquito was known for its speed, built by the British and used as a reconnaissance plane, a fighter and a bomber.
This particular Mosquito had fallen a long way since its prime. It had been used for scrap parts to repair equipment on a farm in western Canada, sitting outside for 40 years, left to withstand the elements.
More here:
hamptonroads.com/2013/03/restored-wwii-mosquito-warplane-lands-pungo
I can foresee another visit to the museum this summer. Nearly every plane on the property is either under restoration or flies.
Warrior, I know you've seen them before but there's a P51D in the collection along with a bunch of other WWII aircraft both of our Dad's would be familiar with including a Mitchell, a Fort and P-40.
None of the WWI aircraft are originals, I doubt there is a flyable one in existance. But the replicas are true to the blueprints with the exception of the modern radial engines which are less cantankerous (and messy) than the caster-oil lubed ones.
Guys, if you ever make it out this way I recommend a visit.
www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/
