Hell sifter, we've been discussing the Flug Werk 190's for well over a year on AGW
There are already a couple of these ships in Mesa, Arizona. A friend of a friend took delivery of one last year (still somewhat disassembled, but complete). I believe the same gentleman has decided to be the stateside importer of these aircraft.
Following the 190, Flug Werk plans on manufacturing a run of Bf-109's. I'm curious what powerplant they will use for these. There are a few DB601's avaiable, but I somewhat doubt the warbird industry would smile upon using a dozen of these rare engines to power what some consider 'replica' aircraft.
Can't wait to see the first 'new-production' 190 fly. Supposedly the first of the 5 'new-production' Me-262's will be flying into Oshkosh 2000 this year. From what I understand, the first of the flying 'new-prod' FW-190's might be there as well. I suggest that EVERYONE that can should try to make this unparalleled aviation experience during the last week in July.
Also the 'new-production' Ki-43's in Texas are making great progress. The first of them probably wont fly for about 3 years I'd guess.
Considering there are already 'new-production' Grumman F3F's, and Yak-3's flying, it looks like the operational warbird industry has a pretty bright future.
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