Vickers built Spitfire Mk IXb MH415, featured in the 1969 film Battle of Britain, has been sold by Platinum Fighters Sales after being owned for the past 47 years by Connie Edwards. It is on its way to be restored to airworthy condition by Pays Air Service in Scone, NSW, Australia. Check out Platinum Fighters on Facebook for more information.
P-38F White 33 On Her Gear

Retired Col. Frank Royal salutes P-38F White 33. Mr Royal was the commanding officer of the 39th that White 33 was in. Photo Credit: National Museum of WWII Aviation
The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs, Colorado is the owner of Lockheed P-38F s/n 42-12652. This P-38 is currently undergoing restoration to flyable condition at Westpac Restoration. On August 12, 2015 she was able to roll on her gear for the first time in 70 years. This P-38F will have her first flight sometime before the end of the year. Visit: National Museum of WWII Aviation’s website and Westpac Restoration’s website
Photo Credit: N
National Museum of WWII Aviation
Westpac Restorations
Curtiss P-40E 41-13570
This P-40E is headed to Pioneer Aero in New Zealand for restoration work. Pioneer Aero has announced that it will be arriving at their shop in mid September.
Some information on the recovery and condition of this P-40E from lend lease aircraft: “The P-40E was recovered from its watery grave of 55 years on 31 August 1997. Although the lake was relatively shallow, the aircraft was brought to the surface using flotation gear and gradually brought to the shore. In shallower water the tail plane and fin were removed along with the ammunition boxes and covers to the wings. The P40-E seemed remarkably complete and well-preserved. The only effects from the water seemed to be corrosion to the ferrous elements. For example, the metal handles for the ammunition boxes had rusted away. Likewise, the magnesium cam covers and items on the rear of the Allison engine had literally dissolved to nothing. The wheel hubs that appeared to have been protected more by the silt looked to be intact and the tires were still inflated.”
Information Sources and Photo Credits:
http://lend-lease.airforce.ru/english/articles/sheppard/p40recovery/
Pioneer Aero
Another Bf 109 Back Racing Through the Clouds
A Bf 109 G is back in the sky, thanks to the dedication and hard work of MeierMotors GmbH. The vintage fighter took to the skies over Germany yesterday, with Pilot Charlie Brown at the controls. This Bf 109 is owned by the Military Aviation Museum located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, which is under the direction of owner Jerry Yagen. This Bf109will be a great addition to Mr. Yagen’s collection. Hopefully we will see her at some airshows in the U.S. soon!
Photo Credit: MeierMotors GmbH
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