Fw 190 F-8 White 1 first engine run

[LukeFF]

https://warbirdsnews.com/warbird-restorations/focke-wulf-fw-190-white-1-fires-up-its-bmw-801-engine.html

 

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[CUJO_1970]

Damn, that's been a very long time coming...nice to have another 801 up and running.

[Jaws2002]

37 minutes ago, CUJO_1970 said:

Damn, that's been a very long time coming...nice to have another 801 up and running.

I know, right. I remember checking the progress back in early 2000's on the WhiteOne foundation website. The plane changed hands a few time since.

II can't believe it's almost finished. Looks like whoever got it last, did a lot of progress in a short time.

Thank you Luke for the heads up.  

 This is great news.

[Vishnu]

I had a small hand in this aircraft’s restoration.    I remember donating money to it years ago.   I happy to see it come to fruition. 

[Jaws2002]

1 hour ago, Vishnu said:

I had a small hand in this aircraft’s restoration.    I remember donating money to it years ago.   I happy to see it come to fruition. 

 I did that too, back in the mid 2000's. I was also subscribed to the White one foundation for a while, until the plane was sold.

     The plane was found in Norway in the eighties, it sure took a long time to restore it.

Glad it's done.

[kestrel79]

Wow it's based around Phoenix. I'm heading there next month for my 40th bday. I emailed them to see if I could get a tour

[I./JG52_Woutwocampe]

Anyone has an idea how long it will take before its first flight? Hopefully in 2024.

[Trooper117]

It'll be within the first 2 weeks, be sure.

[Lusekofte]

How long and how much testing does that engine need in order to be trusted and cleared for flight.