In 1976, Jim Maloney and Steve Hinton formed Fighter Rebuilders to restore F4U Corsair 17799.
Located at The Air Museum (Planes of Fame). A warbird restoration facility specializing in restoring to fly and maintaining World War II warbirds, run by Steve Hinton. This facility is open to the public with admission to the museum.
D4Y1 Judy
Displayed at Grand Canyon circa 2000s, moved to Chino for restoration
Prior Restorations
List of Pacific related aircraft formerly at Fighter Rebuilders
F4U-1A Corsair Bureau Number 17799
Restored in late 1970s, part of the Planes of Fame collection
P-39Q-5BE Airacobra Serial
Number 42-19993
Restoration completed in June 2004, shipped to The Fighter Collection
P-38L-5
(F-5G) Lightning Serial
Number 44-27231
Under restoration 2003 for The Fighter Collection
A6M3 Model 22 Zero 3852 (Replica, Two Seater)
Under restoration 2003-2007 for Paul Allen / Flying Heritage Collection (FHC)
