Zero back in flight

[ghp95134]

Very bad idea to fly it-what goes up, must come down-and very often the hard way-just ask Harrison Ford!

And John Denver. Wait .... cancel that.


He's no longer answering questions.


--Guy
[Pace, John; I still love your music]

[avenger]

Very bad idea to fly it-what goes up, must come down-and very often the hard way-just ask Harrison Ford!

"Some birds are not meant to be caged, that's all. Their feathers are too bright, their songs too sweet and wild. So you let them go, or when you open the cage to feed them they somehow fly out past you. And the part of you that knows it was wrong to imprison them in the first place rejoices..."

[Chopperman]

Hurricane Hannah owned a Zero! Cool!

Have not heard that name in a long time. I watched him race a couple times.

[BOB COLEMAN]

There was an intact Zero in Atlanta, Georgia, that was part of a war bond drive. At the end of the war, it was abandoned. It had been flown in so it was in flying condition. It ended up in the back yard of an antique dealer. Over the years, he refused numerous offers to sell. The yard was surrounded by a solid fence. However, over the years, vandals climbed the fence and looted many parts off the plane. It was still there around fifteen years ago in deplorable condition and falling apart. Sad that such a rare plane was allowed to be destroyed due to lack of security and interest.

[Gwar]

Nice to see that some can appreciate military history and step forward to further the hobby !!

[Gwar]

There was an intact Zero in Atlanta, Georgia, that was part of a war bond drive. At the end of the war, it was abandoned. It had been flown in so it was in flying condition. It ended up in the back yard of an antique dealer. Over the years, he refused numerous offers to sell. The yard was surrounded by a solid fence. However, over the years, vandals climbed the fence and looted many parts off the plane. It was still there around fifteen years ago in deplorable condition and falling apart. Sad that such a rare plane was allowed to be destroyed due to lack of security and interest.

It is a shame that this wasn't allowed to be displayed and preserved as a "Glimpse" of history...

[Glenn66]

When I was a kid, 'Hurricane Hannah' was the man!

[Nick Komiya]

As many seem to be interested, here is another video from when the Zero was displayed in 3 sections. The owner is explaining his motive for doing this, etc but the point is it shows a lot of details of the Zero that many might appreciate.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwJNbefEpe4

[Kevin Grootaers]

That's a beautiful plane, they did a great job restoring it.

[Nick Komiya]

They say the restoration was done in Russia and the USA. Why Russia I have no idea. The original engine was beyond restorable to flight condition, so for flying they use a P&W replacement engine.