Yak-9P

[kurlannaiskos]

Thanks again for great photos!
is the Yak-9U/P wing metal or wood?
(the Yak-9U had a wooden wing and the Yak-9P had a metal wing)

it is possible that this plane is made from parts of both a Yak-9U and a Yak-9P.

the aft fuselage of this plane is certainly from a Yak-9P as you can just make out a trapezoid-shaped access panel near the National Marking.
the Yak-9U had a wooden fuselage that did not have this door.
(only the other door closer to the tail-wheel that was common on all Yak's)

the 'worn paint' version is a larger and clearer image of the one I also remember.

I'm also very interested in the Il-2 , do you know if this one is authentic?
some of the contours of the nose do not look right , but the rest looks very authentic.
does this plane have a metal aft fuselage?
I thought I saw a panel line there?
during the war two-seat Shturmoviks had wooden rear fuselages ,but after the war metal replacement tails were fitted to extend service life.

[Theodor]

Unfortunately I do not know those things. The Il-2 is planned for partial restoration, most likely in 2009. Fixing external damages, repainting, sealing, etc. Not a major restoration, but for sure will make it look better and not deteriorate further at least for a decade. A group of local enthusiasts does it with their own money and hands, here is their work on a Mig-17 in the Museum. For sure the work on the Il-2 is much more, but will be done, too! They plan to restore first a couple of Yak-23 and a few more birds and then will come the turn of the Il-2.

Here, Before /it was even worse than seen on the photo/ and After:

[kurlannaiskos]

Thank You , Theodor
do you have any idea how to get in contact with this museum and/or this restoration team?
the problem here is that I only read/write/speak English.

[Theodor]

The museum - difficult!

But the aviation enthusiasts - you can register and write here: http://airgroup2000.com/forum/index.php?f=4

You can write in English, many people speak it.

If you can't read how to register, you an send me by PM a username and some password, also maybe your Email address - and I can complete the registration.