The Mk IX Spitfire under construction. The basic tubular construction is common to all three aircraft, though the glassfibre skin pieces are shaped for each type.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Thunder Wing Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX - СШАUSA - 1980

Thunder Wings' Spitfire Mk IX looks convincing and much attention has been paid to detail.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Thunder Wing Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX - СШАUSA - 1980

The fully instrumentated cockpit is seen here. Claimed cruising speed for the Spitfire is 225 m.p.h.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Thunder Wing Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX - СШАUSA - 1980

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Thunder Wing Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX - СШАUSA - 1980

Thunder Wings' FW190 prototype, with slightly shorter undercarriage, has been flying for three years. The FW190 can be powered by a 240 h.p. Continental W670 or a 235 h.p. Wright Whirlwind engine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Thunder Wing Focke-Wulf Fw.190A - СШАUSA - 1980

The Curtiss P-40C first flew in spring 1980 but was lost after only 30hr flying after problems with the propeller pitch control.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Thunder Wing Curtiss P-40C - СШАUSA - 1980

The basic P-40 airframe.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Thunder Wing Curtiss P-40C - СШАUSA - 1980