Thunder Mustang Back In Production
GUT Works, L.L.C. of Lawrence, KS to buy assets and start production
September 13th, 2001, Colorado Springs, CO., TBG -Press Release

The Thunder Builders Group is excited to announce that we have reached an agreement in principal with GUT Works, L.L.C. of Lawrence, KS. to buy the Thunder Mustang molds and intellectual property and begin manufacturing this incredible airplane again.

The Thunder Builders Group was formed with the primary goal of assuring our members the delivery of all the parts necessary to complete their kits after Papa51 Ltd. ran into financial difficulties. Once we successfully accomplished that goal, our focus was then directed to preserving the assets required to someday see this great P-51D replica go back into production. That day is here!

Look for the press release from GUT Works and their booth set up at the Reno Air Races for more information. Production slots are available at this time. Email inquiries should be sent to sales@thundermustang.com or call GUT Works at 785-312-9880.

In addition to this latest news for all Thunder Mustang fans is that three new Thunders have flown since the beginning of August!

Ernesto Estrada’s “Miss Lili” flew August 7th under the command of Dave Morss assisted by Precision Aircraft of Nampa, ID. The second week proved to be equally exciting for American Air Racing in Reno, NV. as partner John Parker flew “Blue Bijou” on August 14th with help from his team. And the very next week Gunther Balz, the 1972 Reno Air Race Unlimited Gold Champion, flew his Thunder Mustang, N53GB, for the first time.

Go to aafo.com to see a special report on the American Air Racing teams first flight. You can also see some good shots of “Miss Lili” at www.precision-aircraft.net.

Plans are for both “Blue Bijou” and “Miss Lili” to race in the Sport Class race this week at the Reno Air Races, Sept 13th through 16th. It should be an exciting time for all. Stay tuned!!

Many of the TBG members and representatives of GUT Works, will be at the 2nd annual “ThunderStorm” hosted by John Parker at the American Air Racing facilities (located at the Reno Stead Airport) during the Reno Air Races. Feel free to stop by and see “Blue Bijou” and ask any of us about the amazing Thunder Mustang. “Miss Lill” will be on display in the unlimited pit area at the Precision Aircraft booth.

The TBG can be contacted by calling Malcolm Thomson at 719 591 9373 or email to tbg@thundermustng.com