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Victoria Air Maintenance Limited Mosquito B.35 VR796 - Restoration to Flying
« on: May 11, 2014, 07:19:46 PM »
Victoria Air Maintenance Limited located at Victoria International Airport (YYJ) has been working since 2009 to restore a B.35 VR796 to flying condition.



Their website here has video's the first engine run ups on April 15th.  Scroll to the bottom to watch the videos or ...

Outside Video


Cockpit Video


First flight was scheduled for the 7th but was delayed due to technical issues. No date given for next attempt.

More history and pictures here.
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Re: Victoria Air Maintenance Limited Mosquito B.35 VR796 - Restoration to Flying
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2014, 06:43:20 AM »
The Mossie Flew on June 16. Pictures here.  Short Video here:

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Re: Victoria Air Maintenance Limited Mosquito B.35 VR796 - Restoration to Flying
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2014, 10:20:27 AM »
There are several pic's of this Mossie in formation with a 262 getting around on Facebook that look fantastic.
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