BluBear Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 Well, I never thought this would actually happen, but some clever chaps in Russia have restored one of our beloved IL-2s to airworthy. This is quite a momentous moment for warbird preservation, up there with the recent (real) Fw-190 resto. Crazy to think that this is the only flying example of one of the most produced aircraft in history. Quote
1. DDz Quorum FoolTrottel Posted October 10, 2011 1. DDz Quorum Posted October 10, 2011 Brilliant... I think I heard that uniformed guy say the Shturmovik helped the French win the bob! Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted October 10, 2011 2. Administrators Posted October 10, 2011 I think this may be the same aircraft that was being restored in the uk a few years back. We used to get tantalising mentions of it very infrequently until about 7-8 years ago when all the sources dried up. I heard mention that the restoration was stalled due to lack of funds. Its possible the project was sold on. Hopefully we'll see it here one day! Quote
PapaBear Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 Great restoration. Looks really good, would be nice to see and hear it for real. Quote
SkyPup Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 Great find, Blubear. Thanks for sharing this. P Quote
Mayhem Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 Wow, complete with buwet holes and everything. I'm surprised that the government hadn't restored one for nationalistic purposes. Bye the way, did you see all the ribbons on that guys jacket. P.S. FT, everyone knows that the Mig 21 was what really helped the French win the BOB. Quote
rox Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 Guy has a Hero of the Soviet Union medal as well. Always makes me shiver from excitement when they restore a first plane of its kind to airworthyness again. It's really strange how out of the two most produced warbirds like the IL-2 and 109, only a couple can actually fly today. Does anyone know what kind of powerplant pulls that IL-2? Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted October 11, 2011 2. Administrators Posted October 11, 2011 Does anyone know what kind of powerplant pulls that IL-2? Prolly a licence-built Allison Kidding aside, I agree that one of a kind is very special - to the point of being unique... I'll get my coat. Jabo Quote
BluBear Posted October 11, 2011 Author Posted October 11, 2011 (edited) Does anyone know what kind of powerplant pulls that IL-2? Prolly a licence-built Allison Kidding aside, I agree that one of a kind is very special - to the point of being unique... I'll get my coat. Jabo Actually I'm led to believe it is in fact an original (reconditioned of course) AM-38. Check the video again and you'll notice the cowlings all seem accurate to the type, plus the tell tale sign is the rotation of the propeller which is the opposite to an Allison. I stand corrected, it is indeed Allison powered, and must have an opposite handed gearbox from a P-38 or summat. Whatever, it's a beauty! It was restored in the same facility that recently brought the Mig-3 back to life and rumour has it that the IL-2 is set to join the Fw-190 at the Flying Heritage Collection stateside. Edited October 11, 2011 by BluBear Found more accurate information! Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted October 12, 2011 2. Administrators Posted October 12, 2011 rumour has it that the IL-2 is set to join the Fw-190 at the Flying Heritage Collection stateside. Quote
1. DDz Quorum Sid Posted October 12, 2011 1. DDz Quorum Posted October 12, 2011 Does anyone know what kind of powerplant pulls that IL-2? Prolly a licence-built Allison Kidding aside, I agree that one of a kind is very special - to the point of being unique... I'll get my coat. Jabo Actually I'm led to believe it is in fact an original (reconditioned of course) AM-38. Check the video again and you'll notice the cowlings all seem accurate to the type, plus the tell tale sign is the rotation of the propeller which is the opposite to an Allison. I stand corrected, it is indeed Allison powered, and must have an opposite handed gearbox from a P-38 or summat. Whatever, it's a beauty! It was restored in the same facility that recently brought the Mig-3 back to life and rumour has it that the IL-2 is set to join the Fw-190 at the Flying Heritage Collection stateside. WHAT MIG 3? Where? Show me...NOW!!! Ahhh....this MiG 3. Sounds Allison powered too Quote
.png.3326d5bbcb89fe2bcd3937259933ad13.png)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.