Brisfit - First Generation Warbird
With the Centenary of Flight looming and the visible growth of interest in the history, aircraft and participants of The Great War, it is pleasing to see that the handsome Bristol F.2B Fighter is receiving its fair share of attention. It is with great pleasure that we throw the spotlight on the 'Brisfit', arguably the most successful combat machine of that era. Top
	Pioneer AV-Specs
	At last year's EAA Airventure show at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Dick Thurman's P-40K, wearing its distinctive Aleutian Islands campaign colours, won the prestigious Reserve Grand Champion award, second only to Kermit Weeks' magnificent polished P-51B Mustang. When the 'Golden Wrench' award for restoring the P-40K was announced, it was fair enough for those attending the ceremony to ask 'Who are Pioneer-AvSpecs?". Few were familiar with the New Zealand company or aware that its staff had between them produced nearly half a dozen restored Curtiss P-40s. Top
North American T-28 Trojan
Although it was a type never even considered for service with the Royal Australian Air Force, the North American T-28 Trojan has nevertheless made a significant contribution to Australia's military aviation heritage - albeit in civilian ownership. With no fewer than eleven airworthy examples of this "larger than life" trainer/light attack type currently listed on the Australian Civil Aircraft Register, there is no doubting the popularity of a type that has made its imposing presence felt on the Australian warbird scene. Besides the airworthy examples, there is potential for at least four more T-28s to join the list - these being long term restorations. Top
	P-47D Thunderbolt Recovery
	Continuing our series on forgotten wrecks, we couldn't resists featuring the oldest known P-47D Thunderbolt. This is a well known aircraft and one that was recovered three decades ago. In its pre-recovered state it nevertheless represented the very picture of every would-be aviation treasure hunter's dream. An intact World War Two combat veteran sitting quietly on its belly waiting to be rescued. The journey from its resting place back to full health has however been a long one which has yet to reach its conclusion. Top