As most readers will be well aware, AirCorps Aviation has completed numerous world-class aircraft restorations over the past decade or so at their now-famed workshop in Bemidji, Minnesota. Not an organization to rest on its laurels, AirCorps is working hard on a number of fascinating projects at present, one of which they started in mid-2021 for the Wings of the North Air Museum in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. This particular effort is based around the mortal remains of a rare, early-model Mustang with an extensive combat history, this being P-51B 42-106602 nicknamed Shillelagh. Two of those who flew the Mustang also have interesting histories: David O’Hara, Shillelagh’s regular pilot (who named her) and Kenneth H. Dahlberg, the triple-ace and former Prisoner Of War who was at the controls on the fighter’s final mission. As already noted, Shillelagh’s rebuild began in earnest at AirCorps Aviation during 2021, and much has taken place in the interim. So without further ado, he
Fagen Fighters WWII Museum - Fall 2021 Update
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Our mission is to serve and provide quality assistance to the warbird community through exceptional aircraft restorations and aircraft part distribution. We strive to achieve the highest craftsmanship through dedication and hard work in order to preserve WWII aviation history and provide our customers with a grand champion aircraft that replicates the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the 1940’s. We also supply a variety of aircraft parts to restoration shops and individuals all over the world. We carry original WWII aircraft parts and components for engines, propellers, structural components, accessories, instruments, hardware, and much more.
“We exist to help carry out the legacy of the greatest generation to the latest generation by serving and providing quality assistance to the warbird community through exceptional aircraft restorations and aircraft part distribution. We started building warbirds in 1998, and since then, we have completed five restoration p