Boomerang Fighter - Part 2 - Pilot Lyall Ellers and Wing Center Update

OK, Gang, here’s a GREAT Part 2 of 2 video of footage Matt Denning sent us on the progress of the Boomerang Down Under, which includes an interview with one of the original pilots who actually flew it during the War!
I think you'll find it as fascinating as I did!
Kermit Weeks
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[@WildWeaselPhantom]

Lyall, as an American, I just want to thank you for your service. We are all mates working together to defend our freedoms. Thank you to Matt and Kermit for allowing us to meet Lyall Ellers. A46-174 will fly again.

[@lynlavelle8042]

A joy to see Lyall with part of A46-174. Thank you Matt and to you too Kermit. ❤

[@mitchcronin8689]

You know Kermit.... I haven't the slightest idea how you finance all these amazing restorations, but I thank you for doing so, on behalf of all of those to come who will be amazed to see these fantastic creations... and I thank the universe that you exist. :)

[@skyd8726]

Oil discovery royalties, I belive. A family member made geological discoveries.

[@anthonyde-zen2235]

Wow what a fantastic bloke my God he is a living legend that man . This was really good to watch I hope this boomerang once in the air again flys beautiful and thanks to the old air man . What a fantastic man

[@ianmckay1780]

Matt, that pt 2, was even better than part 1, which was fabulous! Thank you for showing us the restoration work you did, and thanks to all who worked on 174. That was very interesting to see how and where, all the plumbing and wiring went and has given me a better understanding of an aircraft that I have never seen before That will go down in history as a true survivor and will be seen by hopefully, thousands of people at Kermit's museum. Especial thanks for letting us meet Lyall even though it was only virtually, To be able to say, you actually met one of the last people to fly her, is something to be very proud of. Thanks Kermit for buying this aircraft and saving her for posterity! from UK.

[@geoffmathieson2643]

What a terrific bloke. I think you made Lyalls day, and you just made mine. Well done.

[@terrybrown8539]

He seems a top bloke - the vibrant young man is still twinkling inside the aging bodywork.

[@craigdowden4788]

Cheers Matt. You are clearly very passionate about this restoration. All credit to you

[@darkredvan]

What a great video showing not only the ongoing restoration of 174, but the pilot who actually flew her in WWII! Thanks for keeping history alive! No way better than linking actual pilots, events and aircraft. I hope Lyall will be able to see 174 to the air again after so many years. Thanks Kermit for making all this possible.

[@thurin84]

love the vet interview. thank you for your service mr ellers.

[@petewood2350]

Thank you Lyall.

[@deanehill9730]

Thanks to Kermit and Matt for bringing this WW11 aircraft back to life. It would have been a very touching time for Lyall to see and hold parts that he operated all those years ago. Thanks for the video.

[@october62]

Living History of Man and Machine..Together Again...SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL!

[@stephenreese5921]

We’re glad to meet you, Lyall!

[@axispowerdiesel]

Kermit with planes all over the world being restored, what a life

[@faustobaptista8555]

I only would day,..faantastico.

[@jonginder5494]

Amazing video. Lyall, thank you. Matt - the detail! Wow.

[@DuncanNicholas-v4q]

Thank you so much Kermit, thank you Matt great work, as an Australian this has made me so proud and how sharp was Lyall a real survivor and Gem, cheers again for sharing. Broken Hill, Australia

[@andrewfraser4347]

Superb work as usual Matt, great to see those milestones ticked off.

[@SteveNicoson-u1i]

Wow. Wow. Wow.
This interview with this gentleman is a page out of history. He is quite good yet at age 101..
Just think he actually flew that aircraft. Living history really!!!!!!!
Thanks so much for visiting him and doing this great interview.
I sincerely enjoyed this video very much. Has been great. Thanks again.
Retired Air Force veteran.

[@haroldmclean3755]

Doing a Top job there 👍 Staying Alive Matters ! Exactly ! 😂👍

[@sandybarrie5526]

my father worked a Commonwealth Aircract Corp making these, and even appeared in a very short clip of him making a Wirraway. before he joing 76 Sqn RAAF.

[@kenskinner6948]

You are all legends…thank you.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Thank you Kermit.....
Old F-4 pilot Shoe🇺🇸

[@ginavampire]

Just gorgeous

[@joereedsmith1531]

Great video so well put together, like a Pro.

[@matthewmorrissey3280]

Very cool!

[@johncahill2309]

Any news on Hurricane Helene? no damage? cheers from Aus

[@nikosjasonfakaro9187]

ANY Tempest V updates ? = WE ARE SALIVATING !
Youre too awesome Kermit ! - Thank you Sir

[@Vltor311]

Bolt the throttle quadrant to the side of Lyall’s lazy boy

[@Cadcare]

♥

[@ronaldjennings8057]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏

[@flypawels]

👍

[@DoktorBayerischeMotorenWerke]

What's an alliran cable???

[@spsliger]

Are the fuel lines b-nut's supposed to be safety wired? Air Force jet mach vet.

[@gerryellis3847]

Is there any news of the BF108 ?
I followed it for years. The guy that was doing it left.

[@robertadams2857]

Right. We are all going to miss Paul. I've been following from the beginning like you probably.

[@axispowerdiesel]

@@gerryellis3847 where did he go?

[@MrNeroDiablo]

@@axispowerdiesel Went on to instruct at an aviation technical college IIRC.

[@rexmyers991]

He is an instructor at a college teaching aviation courses.

[@filepz629]

❤️‍🔥🫂❤️‍🔥