Great Progress on the ex John Smith Mustang

As most of our readers will know, following his death in August 2019 John Smith's extensive collection of WW 2 aircraft was thoughtfully dispersed to aviation enthusiasts in New Zealand.  His Mosquito, Tiger Moth and the "Gloria Lyons" Kittyhawk have gone to Omaka where they were displayed at the recent Classic Fighters airshow, and another of his Kittyhawks is under restoration to flight at Omaka.

However John's very original Mustang NZ2423 went to The Biggin Hill Aircraft Centre (Brendon Deere) also for restoration to flying status.  This work has been going on at speed at their base at RNZAF Ohakea utilising a new US built wing spar and the original Merlin engine which has been completely overhauled.  And now it is in the paint shop!

As posted by TBHAC here is the last view of the Mustang in green primer.  We look forward with great anticipation to the painted aircraft appearing.