Shuttleworth's Pretty Poli

[DamienB]

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...

[krustydave]

Cant wait to see this one on May 1st weather permitting
Fingers Crossed!

[JohnF]

That looks very nice indeed. All we need now is weather like that for the show days.

[Tug 747]

Looking good can't wait for the shows to start

Doug

[SEMAE]

Me too!

Martin

[BEX]

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

[ciaranchef]

stunning, beautiful pictures of an amazing aeroplane....thanx

[hunterxf382]

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

[duxfordhawk]

Lovely looking aircraft I really hope I can make it to one of the Old warden events to see her this year.