The photos on this page show AK940 as she appears today. She was lovingly restored and made airworthy once again
in a joint effort by Avspecs Limited and Pioneer Aero Restorations, both located in Auckland, New Zealand.
Tony Banta is the current owner of AK940, and he flies her out of Livermore, California.

An absolutely stunning shot of John Lamont flying AK940, taken at the 2002 Warbirds Over Wanaka show.
This was AK940's first display after restoration and the paintwork was not yet complete.


Xavier Meal photo via Andy Hosking - Larger Image

The following two photos show AK940 during the latter days of her restoration in New Zealand.


Courtesy Andy Hosking - Larger Image


Courtesy Andy Hosking - Larger Image

AK940 at the 2012 Planes of Fame Airshow in Chino, California.


Jan Mangelschots photo - Larger Image

A beautiful shot, taken after AK940 joined the Erickson Aircraft Collection in 2017.


John Parker photo via the Erickson Aircraft Collection Facebook Page - Larger Image

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