After much spannering and sticking bits of wood to other bits of wood and various bodily parts, Old Warden's Polikarpov Po-2 is ready to join the airshow fleet. While the airframe is a postwar trainer variant, it is painted up as a WWII night bomber version, with rear facing machine gun tacked on to finish it off. Don't expect Gladiator style aerobatics - this is a quite a gentle performer.
If you want a nice topside you'll just have to come to Old Warden and take one yourself...
Shuttleworth's Pretty Poli
- krustydave
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Re: Shuttleworth's Pretty Poli
Cant wait to see this one on May 1st weather permitting
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70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR DX
150-500mm Sigma f/5-6.3 OS
Re: Shuttleworth's Pretty Poli
That looks very nice indeed. All we need now is weather like that for the show days.
Re: Shuttleworth's Pretty Poli
Looking good can't wait for the shows to start
Doug
Doug
Re: Shuttleworth's Pretty Poli
At the weekend it was displayed like this
100_0041 by gosport_flyer, on Flickr
Not sure the Po 2 would ever have been assisted by a Hucks starter.... at least not an RAF one... unless someone knows different
BEX
100_0041 by gosport_flyer, on Flickr
Not sure the Po 2 would ever have been assisted by a Hucks starter.... at least not an RAF one... unless someone knows different
BEX
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Re: Shuttleworth's Pretty Poli
stunning, beautiful pictures of an amazing aeroplane....thanx
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Re: Shuttleworth's Pretty Poli
Nice looking machine, and good pics....
Not so sure about Damien's description of the restoration techniques though.... almost sounds like a daytime D.I.Y. show
Not so sure about Damien's description of the restoration techniques though.... almost sounds like a daytime D.I.Y. show
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Re: Shuttleworth's Pretty Poli
Lovely looking aircraft I really hope I can make it to one of the Old warden events to see her this year.