Founded in 1997, from the assest of Pacific Aircraft Ltd begun by Charles Darby and Jim Pavitt. With Garth Hogan they became Pioneer
Aero Restoration. The company has been involved with
many restorations, primarily P-40 Warhawks, and Russian aircraft
from WWII for clients around the world, and their own aircraft projects.
P-40F "Bone Crusher" Serial Number 41-14112
Fuselage, tail, wings and engine were restored at Pioneer Aero during 2000s.
P-40N "Come
in Suckers" Serial Number A29-414
Purchased 2001 restoration work began, offered for sale, purchased by Potter collection
P-40N Serial
Number A29-448 Tail Number GA-C
Recovered from Tadji in 1974, restored to flying status in 2000
P-40E Warhawk Serial
Number 41-25158
Recovered as scrap,
restored to flying status in 1997, re-restored in UK
P-40N Kittyhawk Serial
Number NZ3125
Recovered rom Rukuhia disposals site in NZ, restored to flying status
