The aircraft has currently just been painted with the intention of completing engine runs this coming week [w/e 25/11/05] as expected to fly within the next three weeks. The aeroplane is being restored for the Flying Heritage Collection based in Seattle, USA. The aircraft is painted in the colours of the Canadian home defence squadron.
With Cowlings on, minus engine
Airframe - Ready for engine
Stbd side wing and cockpit
With Sister Plane AE977
Rear View c/s
Aircraft ready for fabric
Engine installed cowlings being fitted
Engine installed cowlings being fitted
De Icer Fluid Box
Zero houred packard 224
Undercarriage Ram assembly
Checking u/c up locks
Electrical distribution box
New coolant header tank
Plumbing hydraulic system and new auto cut out.
Fitting seat and hydraulics
Fitting canopy and making emergency door
Checking snap locking / u/c
Tail assembly prior to fabric.
Fitting elevator / rudder cables.
Making and fitting fillet fairings.
Blueing propellor cone
Making and fitting fillet fairings
Emergency door realease bobins