Restore LOU IV P-51 Mustang

[restorelouiv]

In 2007 a P51 D Mustang called Lou IV was damaged in a landing accident a Camarilla, California. Become a fan to help us restore this majestic fighter!

Flying the P-51 D has been a lifelong dream for Terry Dieno, President of Fast Toys For Boys. Terry's love for aviation heated up when he acquired his pilot's license in 1973. This was the beginning of a lengthy career in commercial crop spraying, pipeline patrol, and aerobatics became a passion in the Yak and Pitts Special. LOU IV is one of the most photographed fighters of WWII because Major Thomas offered to fly for the picture taking press from a base in Italy.

The rebuilding of Lou IV is a task of huge magnitude and progressing slowly. The wings are now totally rebuilt, the new fuselage is a work in progress, and the tail cone and many smaller components are nearing completion.

You can easy follow the rebuild on Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/restorelouiv or check out our website Home - Lou IV P-51 Mustang Restoration

Happy flying from the Restore LOU IV Team!

 

[Geedee]

Let me be the first to welcome you guys aboard. Have been following on FB.

 

[evangilder]

I remember when it was flying, and I also remember when it crashed in Camarillo, killing John McKittrick. It was a sad day. Good to see that it's being restored. Here it was at Camarillo in 2006

 

[restorelouiv]

Let me be the first to welcome you guys aboard. Have been following on FB.

Thanks Gary it's nice to be welcomed and look forward to being apart of the community!

 

[restorelouiv]

Thank you for the picture!

 

[restorelouiv]

I remember when it was flying, and I also remember when it crashed in Camarillo, killing John McKittrick. It was a sad day. Good to see that it's being restored. Here it was at Camarillo in 2006

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[evangilder]

Nice!

 

[Airframes]

Welcome, and good to know the restoration is going ahead. A bit early to ask, but will it be restored in the actual WW2 colours, instead of the blue?