Restore LOU IV P-51 Mustang

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In 2007 a P51 D Mustang called Lou IV was damaged in a landing accident a Camarilla, California. Terry and sons, Trevor and Trent, decided to bid on the damaged WWII fighter and to their surprise, were the winning bidder. A quick trip to California with a crew of 8 resulted in the disassembly of the Mustang in one day and loading on 2 semi truck trailers. Two days later the famous Mustang was spread over the floor of the hangar in Davidson. This Mustang 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. We are restoring this warbird to it's once majestic state - http://www.facebook.com/restorelouiv

[DamienB]

"Damaged in a landing accident" seems to be a bit of a heartless description of what was a fatal accident...

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Unfortunately the pilot did pass away due to the accident.

[Flyforfun]

Thats a great painting (picture)

[Hasboman]

Always good to see a wreck being restored back to flight, especially after a fatal crash. John would be proud of you

[AlexC]

There's another P-51 finished as Lou IV in the States now, namely NL151MC. She's finished with olive drab upper surfaces which I think is correct rather then blue as on NL51TK. I hope that the restoration is successful, can't have too many P-51's in the world!

[Northdownaeros]

Oh, that colour scheme.............

[Mike]

Thats a great painting (picture)

It looks like Victor Archer's work

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Find us on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/restorelouiv or Twitter - https://twitter.com/RestoreLOUIV for updates!




All the best,

RestoreLOUIV Team

[Hasboman]

Looks as if she will be ready soon. Any chance of a trip to the UK?

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Looks as if she will be ready soon. Any chance of a trip to the UK?

Still a year or two yet but you never know

[DanO1978]

Please keep to a single thread for this topic.

Thank you.

[AlexC]

Please keep to a single thread for this topic.

I thought that we were????

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Inside LOU IV, for more pics http://www.facebook.com/restorelouiv



All the best,

Restore LOU IV

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Terry and the boys picking up some parts



For more photos, check out our Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/restorelouiv

Thanks,

Restore LOU IV Team