A WWII-era training plane was packed into boxes in 1953; its owner carried the pieces through 3 moves for 50 years before the forgotten aircraft was finally restored
- The restoration preserved some of the aircraft's original components in unexpected ways.
- (Photo: Vintage Aviation News)A World War II-era training aircraft that spent nearly five decades packed away in boxes after its retirement, moving with its private owner from one place to another, has now been restored to airworthy condition.
- The WACO UPF-7, serial number 5650, began its training role in 1941, Vintage Aviation News reported.
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- The restoration preserved some of the aircraft's original components in unexpected ways.
- (Photo: Vintage Aviation News)A World War II-era training aircraft that spent nearly five decades packed away in boxes after its retirement, moving with its private owner from one place to another, has now been restored to airworthy condition.
- The WACO UPF-7, serial number 5650, began its training role in 1941, Vintage Aviation News reported.
Sources: Times of India