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The restored aircraft (2nd of 2)

The restored aircraft

The same Curtiss P-40E Warhawk is shown at the Avspecs premises after its restoration, which took about 25,000 hours. Work began in January 2001 and the completed aircraft was first flown in April 2003.

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War Bird Restorations New Zealand Ltd

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Nancy Swarbrick. 'Aerial recreation', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/aerial-recreation/7/2/2