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NZ warbirds, is that New Zealand? Anybody know the model? An L, M, N or Q without wing guns? What's in the nose? Batteries?

That is a fine looking example. Can't wait to see it fly.
 
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P-39 Expert said:
NZ warbirds, is that New Zealand? Anybody know the model? An L, M, N or Q without wing guns? What's in the nose? Batteries?

That is a fine looking example. Can't wait to see it fly.
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Yep, being restored in NZ for Jerry Yagen.
It's a Q model. Ex Soviet Airforce, recovered circa 1995 being restored to fly as USAAC 220341.

There's a bucket-load of lead in the nose, as you can see in this video:
 
I want to be there when the ghost of Mr. Yeager gets tears in
his eyes watching that beautiful P-39Q-5 make a flyby.

Thank you Gumbyk for all the great videos. There is just something
real special about watching a prop appear to move backwards. To me it is
mesmerizing. .......................Thanks man.
 
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nuuumannn said:
Sweet! Looks like a trip to Akl might be in order now our national carrier is offering cheap domestic flights.
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Better be quick. From what I've heard, as soon as the test flying is done, its being shipped out.
We'd hoped that they'd have some delays...
 
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