LN-MAV Restoration Project

[@davidswenston9815]

Beautiful Music...Beautiful Aircraft...Beautiful Friendships

[@checkeredflagfilms]

Well Done! My father flew Army/Air Force L4's in the Philippines during WW2. He would evacuate the wounded. Thanks for your time and dedication in restoring this beauty.

[@Johnsen72]

Thank you, Sir. There are a few L-4 related groups on facebook. If you have photos or other information from your father (logs, notes etc.), please share those with the community. Here is a link to one such page: facebook.com/groups/1517483408472327/

[@checkeredflagfilms]

@@Johnsen72 Have tons of photos. His name was Wes Zimmerman. He was a member of the 159th Liaison Squadron and garnered a distinguished 'Air Medal' for his service.

[@uygarbocutoglu4465]

looks like a perfect take-off after so many years

[@uygarbocutoglu4465]

and a perfect landing

[@n4gjm]

Great restoration and great video! I'm 84 years old and after being around Piper aircraft all my life, I never had a thought about the intense love and devotion to the Cubs and J3s that would endure. Hope they keep flying many years to come!

[@tfogelson3139]

Had the good fortune to work with one of your countrymen on the restoration of a B-17G. He was a retired Continental Airline pilot who had flown the plane prior to it being grounded for wing spar problems. After the AD for the spar was complied, he and I and a crew of dedicated volunteers put it all back together and it is now flying. The plane was down and in pieces for 9 years total. So you Norwegians stick to it if nothing else. As far as I know he is still flying it. Plane belongs to the CAF and is Texas Raiders.

[@elledill]

Morsomt å se gamle LN-MAV igjen. Jeg tok solo-sjekken i den på Værnes i1963 med Tord Tangvik som instruktør.

[@Johnsen72]

Så gøy! Skulle ønske jeg hadde loggbøker tilbake til den tiden, men de eldste strekker seg til 80 tallet. Du er velkommen til et gjensyn med MAV når du er innom Kjeller! :-)

[@MrDirt-zy1jp]

Such a magnificent video....You are to be commended for giving us, here in America, a look at a war hero who gave our warriors an aerial advantage during WW2. I, while in the ARMY, flew in a L-19 to deliver important documents in 1963 in Germany. I was a passenger then but later in life I owned and flew my 1952 PA-22 with 029-D engine. Its long gone and I miss her dearly. Too old to fly now but thru my computer I ride as a passenger any time I want. Thank you for taking time to share your L-4. Good luck...Al Northern Calif.

[@Johnsen72]

Thanks for your kind comment, Sir. I bet it was a thrill to fly the Birddog in service. Much more power than the L-4! :-)

[@jeffbangkok]

On USA fathers day eve watching this in Bangkok. I'd posted my dads picture in the 8TH air force page of him returning on the Queen Mary. I also have a picture of him beside an L Bird with no tail number. The view is fantastic and I see why you can enjoy it so much.

[@neriksen]

Hello from Australia and thank you for taking us on your journey. Jeg ble født i Australia, men jeg føler meg hjemme syk for Norge....

[@jamesstamper5168]

One of the most inspiring videos I’ve seen on the piper cub. Thank you for sharing!

[@marthakrumboltz2710]

Restored a 1939 basket case. It was a good feeling, even though I didn’t own the Cub, I certainly had use of it and took advantage of that whenever possible. Had a chance to buy it soon after and just like the story usually goes, missed my chance. But I still have the memories forever. Thanks

[@OddiLalla]

It's absolutely fantastic to watch this video Per Anders, knowing your enthusiasm of rebuilding this aircraft and to see the process of your work. I enjoyed it very much, the music was great.

[@Johnsen72]

Thanks very much! You're more than welcome to fly with it (if you can get your tall body into the small plane.... haha).

[@ekrwy2]

You took your time and did it right. Every WWII veteran would be proud of you. Great Job! And I concur with some previous comments: best restoration video I’ve ever seen.

[@Johnsen72]

Thank you Sir! It was a good time and now I try to care for it so that someone can take it to Normandy for the 100 years commemoration. :-)

[@Johnsen72]

Thank you Sir! It was a good time and now I try to care for it so that someone can take it to Normandy for the 100 years commemoration. :-)

[@DeereX748]

I watch this again and again, and have taken screen shots to use as reference for details in my build of a 1/4 scale radio control model. This is easily as nice as any restored L-4 I've ever seen, and there are 4 L-birds (L-2, L-3, L-4, and L-5) at a grass strip near me. I've also seen four or five L-4's at Oshkosh and a very nice one in St. Louis. Yours is the equal of them all.

[@Johnsen72]

Thanks very much for those kind words! I would be really keen to see pictures of your scale L-4 when finished. Here's a link to some pics of what I believe is a 1/4 scale too: photos.app.goo.gl/m6nD2mgcbLFyb9Xd9

[@HowardKelsey68]

Simply excellent. Thank you from Missouri, U.S.A.

[@bayarlidaa7796]

Just loved it like a movie. Great work and nice soundtracks including Forest Gump =). Greeting from Mongolia

[@55pilot]

Great restoration and excellent photography! I made my first solo in a Cub in 1955 so this brings back memories. Keep 'em flying,, my friend, from Atlanta, U.S.A.

[@Johnsen72]

Thanks very much Robert! Yes those Cub's have soul and personality... :-)

[@hud86]

My neighbor growing up was a B24 pilot. There must have been conflicting feelings of the war. Amazing adventures, travel, excitement, but also lots of death and trauma. I appreciate what they did for this country, we certainly could use a little of their spirit now.

[@alexandermccarthy]

Superb effort, chaps. Well done indeed for creating such a beautiful machine.

[@Johnsen72]

Thank you, Sir.

[@happysawfish]

The one Thumbs Down must be from a now elderly Wehrmacht soldier whose unit was spotted by a bird like this in the 'Bulge. My hat is off to you and those who helped in this wonderful masterpiece. I know words cannot describe your feeling. And to top it off, this incredible video filled with tremendous emotion. A true Master. Those of us dedicated to aviation know greatness, and you have achieved it.

[@Johnsen72]

Hahaha, I've also wondered about that _one_ thumbs down... You're theory makes sense though! Hahah, can't stop laughing. Thanks for the kind words! :-)

[@MGdriver]

Great job done - congrats! The video is so nicely done - especially the maiden flight after the prosperous restoration made my eyes wet. Have plenty hours of happyness with this baby!

[@martyb6903]

Awesome! My daughter and i are starting on a 46’ j3 and hoping to do it in Same dress Superb documenting!

[@Johnsen72]

Thanks, and all the best for your project!

[@carlosvelizvideos]

I’ve watch led this video several times . It is one of the best restoration videos on You Tube. Congratulations on a lovely aircraft and such tasteful work in your videos . It tells the story of what it takes to get these vintage aircraft flying again . Very well done .

[@Johnsen72]

Thank you Carlos, that's great to hear! At least the video reflects the enthusiasm and "blood, sweat and tears" that went into the project. I enjoy each and every flight in this historical bird. Come visit some time! 🙂

[@stevenleach9522]

SWEET...! GOOD TO SEE that moment of jubilation in the cockpit...!!! Beautiful Video...!

[@larrygreen8912]

Great job these projects are truly labors of love and honor. My uncle has a L-3 and I have a PT-17 . Having the privilege of owning a warbird is a big responsibility because it makes you a steward of history. There are very few of the men that flew these aircraft , so they have left us to tell their stories .

[@johneastman1905]

Nicely done, you are rightfully very proud …. Enjoy !

[@Johnsen72]

Thank you, Sir!

[@dilkomodels]

Great Job !!!! One of the best restoration videos I have ever seen too.

[@Johnsen72]

Thank you, Sir. :-)

[@queenofyeay]

I don't know as I've seen a nicer restoration of one of these fine machines. It is easy to see the love and devotion it took to rebuild it to her WWII glory. As the son of two veterans of that war I appreciate every bit of what you accomplished. Great video

[@Johnsen72]

Thank you. During the countless hours of working on this machine, we always kept in mind the young soldiers who actually flew these birds unarmed to serve the artillery with fire direction, evacuate wounded heroes, to provide ammunition and medicine to the front lines, sometimes even fly out civilians who needed medical care and, if nothing else, fly out a keg of beer to the front lines. All missions counted. Sadly, the light airplanes never earned their glory after the war as they were always in the shadow of the fighters and bombers, which also performed greatly.

[@damienford3587]

Massively inspiring, thank you for sharing. Brilliant job, congratulations to you and all involved who supported you!

[@Johnsen72]

Thank you very much! Nice to hear.

[@CAHelmer]

Thank you for restoring this piece of history and better yet flying it.

[@rjk5209]

Magnificent video‼️ Beautiful music as well. Beautiful aircraft.

[@bobiosuzo]

Good job from ohio USA.Thanks for keeping history alive

[@josefmd]

Absolutely stunning!! I still need to get my tailwheel endorsement after soloing in 1986 and 14,500 hours later with multiple type rating I have never flown my dream airplane that I have loved since a young kid. Thank you for such a great inspiring video.

[@davidpoor8638]

Absolutely beautiful!! Thank you so much for sharing this.My Dad flew one back in WW2 so watching this brought back some memories!! Thank you!

[@Johnsen72]

Hi David, that's fantastic! Is your dad still with us ? Do you have photos, logbooks or any other information from his missions in the L-4's during WW2 ?

[@davidpoor8638]

Unfortunately no I don't. Our house burned in 1964 and we lost almost everything. I do however have some old photos from the old Littleton New Hampshire airport from when Dad owned his J3. If you will pass along an email address I will gladly pass those photos along to you! Would be an honor! My email is: [e-mail]

[@davidpoor8638]

Forgot, my Dad passed in 1982. As the old saying goes...if I could only have just one more day!

[@charliehayden3052]

Really enjoyed your restoration video. It brought back so many good memories. I was a part owner of an L4 here in Ireland in the 70s-80s and early 90s. Really regret leaving that event behind. A fantastic restoration and very well documented. May you enjoy the cub for many more years and hopefully hand it on through your family. A great machine to fly. Thanks for the memories

[@Jerry10939]

Beautiful job restoring the aircraft.

[@angelreading5098]

What a lovely success story with your Grasshopper,thank you for sharing your hours of restoration work and the final icing on the cake the flying,you have saved an historic aircraft there for our future generation to see and learn from.

[@Johnsen72]

Thank you Sir for your kind words. Glad you liked the "documentary". :-)

[@coolcol06]

beautiful video and restoration - congratulations Sir

[@Johnsen72]

Thanks very much, it's a great joy to fly it. Next year we take her to Normandy for D-Day + 75 years... :-)

[@bytheseaaspirinshop801]

I can imagine a tingly feeling when she took to the air. Well done!

[@sideniusnaples]

So nice - really great film and story.

[@tz6516]

What a great tribute. Unsung heroes like this all over the world with talent and perseverance...and heart. Keep 'em flying!

[@pettyfogger2305]

Bravo! Gorgeous from end to end, nose to tail. The craftsmanship of the restoration is matched by the masterful video and have created. I am simply blown away!!

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

You put together a quality video of a quality restoration, very inspirational. The enthusiasm can get a little thin when the time grows long. I had to give up my low n slow flying to pursue my other love of driving fast & now have over 17,000 hours in building a wheel driven car to attempt the 500mph barrier.

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

I plan to run on Uyuni Bolivia in 2019

[@mark2727]

Beautiful restoration, I'm starting Airframe & Powerplant classes February 2017 & soon after completion will be looking for a project like this. My dad was a Navy Aviator with VP-23 flying the PB4Y2 Privateer (Navy's version of the B-25 liberator), and his early days of flying was in a Piper Cub. As a Engineer, he designed the life support systems for the Apollo Project but, he loved telling me of his low & slow flying in the cub. Thanks for posting & keeping the warbird flying. Simper Fi

[@rcdogmanduh4440]

Goose bumps just a fantastic job, you must be so proud of your accomplishment!

[@Johnsen72]

Thanks Matt, yes very proud! Enjoying every minute in the air and trying to take good care of it. Thanks for watching! :-)

[@Daramazzina]

Parabéns, parabéns, parabéns!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@texasl-19birddogjimmiles34]

One of the best restoration videos I have ever seen. Great job my friend.

[@Johnsen72]

Thank you Sir! :-)

[@EricSimoneau]

Just awesome.. awesome video. So inspiring and cool. What a great video. Thanks for sharing!!

[@yahatinda]

I started flying J-3s from Zahns airport a lifetime ago. Great video,thanks for the memories.

[@stanbattle7436]

I cant find that beautiful music anywhere, what is it? It starts at 6:41 and dosnt go very long, i checked out the references I found below and still couldn't find it. I want to order it from Amazon.

[@Johnsen72]

Haha... it's a piece from within the song "Illuminatino Theory" by Dream Theater on their album Dream Theater. (the rest of the song is pretty heavy though...) ;-)

[@adildalli]

Great work leads to great reward. congratulations of this beautiful aircraft.

[@Love2FlyKAP]

Just awesome! Bravo, really enjoy this. You even have the "RED DASH" fuel level line correctly placed ;)

[@Johnsen72]

Thanks KAP! I will post it on J3 Cub Forum also... :-)

[@ericgoldstein4734]

What a beautiful restoration!

[@charlesbreen4252]

Beautiful restoration. It takes a lot of commitment to accomplish a task like that not only on your part but on your family's part as well. Great job happy flying!

[@birds_eye_view]

Amazing accomplishment 👍 When you took off with her the first time again, I admit I had tears in my eyes. Beautiful. I hope you do have many many wonderful flighthours with her.

[@policebikes]

Magnificent work. You should be immensely proud of your efforts. I salute you!

[@n4gjm]

Well done! Great video, also. My first shared plane was Piper J3. Wonderful memories...

[@gordon7470]

What a great video. Respect to you for all the hard work during the rebuild! Beautiful job. Enjoy your “new” aeroplane 🇬🇧🇬🇧👌👌

[@jimsencenbaugh4171]

Wonderful attention to detail.. even the BC659 antenna through the skylight! Best regards from California

[@brianpearson1122]

Thank you for the beautiful video. It brought a big smile and a few tears to my eyes. My father flew L-4’s in WWII for the U.S. Air Corps, which it was called in those days. I assume that the tail number is the original? You being from Norway also made this special, since my father’s grandfather came to the U.S. as a teenager from Sweden. Nicely done, and congratulations on a beautiful restoration.

[@rogercorum7827]

Wonderful !!!!!!! I love the Grasshopper !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pinehome_guitars]

Fantastic work! Both on the airplane and the video documentation! You should be very proud! I live in Jessheim, so i hope to see her live one day! :)

[@Johnsen72]

Hei Tom, takk for det! Jeg bor selv på Jessheim (Fladbyseter), men det visste du kanskje.. ? Du får bli med til Kjeller en gang! :-)

[@cora.hollon2054]

Beautiful video on a wonderful warbird. Congratulations and fly often.

[@aloisiocarvalho2455]

Emoticons!!! I learned to fly in a J 3 Piper Cub 1940 , in Brasil., my Add das my instructor.

[@tz6516]

Love both the L-4 and the C177RG!!!

[@steveschmitz6941]

Magnificent story and video. Congratulations on your accomplishment!

[@Johnsen72]

Thanks Steve. :-)

[@mattinsley1721]

Absolutely a wonderful restoration. You, your friends, and family should be very proud of the accomplishment. Such a worthy aircraft. Great documentation and presentation as well. Emotional to watch. Thank you for the effort.

[@ArcturanMegadonkey]

Stunning work! well done. I'm currently building a R/C model of the L-4 which has a wingspan of 2350mm and will be powered by a 30cc four stroke.

[@VERANTESDEVOLAR]

Awesome history! What a beautiful work you and your friends did with that piece of history! Congratulations, you are a lucky one tho have the oportunity to fly that beauty, Saludos from santiago de chile !

[@pabobfin]

Fantastic video. I have a 2005 Supercub Wag-Aero, and love it.

[@williammitchem8274]

Truly a fantastic vid...😊

[@richardcartwright2199]

great job on this project

[@SaltyDawg-wu5kr]

A JOB AND AND AIRPLANE TO BE PROUD OF. 👍 IM RESTORING A 1940 J-3-75 HP. ALLMOST FINISHED. 🇺🇸

[@Johnsen72]

Thanks and I wish you all the best for your restoration project. 👍

[@nipancat]

Magnificent job gents !! love the cub's !!

[@peturborgarli6262]

Wow beautiful! And a nice narrator too :)

[@markrobinson1649]

Loved the video, beautiful cub

[@bluemarshall6180]

i Really Miss Flying the L4. Love this Airplane.

[@isaacgoren542]

one of the great video I have seen .I have 1/3 scale BALSA USA r/c almost exact replica of yours. that I am flying at r/c show from time to time.

[@tomdavison9107]

Thanks Norway!

[@roamer3727]

THANK YOU.....THANK YOU.....THANKYOU.....I am speechless

[@Johnsen72]

Wow... just taking care of a historical important warbird mate ...

[@minndxbmih]

great video and work !

[@johnsargeant2041]

Great job with thecplane

[@meduffer]

Well done!

[@Rif_Leman]

Outstanding!

[@johnsargeant2041]

Great story

[@RickMarshallMaps]

wonderful video

[@BradyDearinger]

My father in law has a L-2 rotting in his hanger. I think he would love to see it restored like this one. I think I’m going to try and take it off his hands and make it my first plane. This was very inspirational. Thank you p.s. how did you get your hands on that old radio that’s in the back. That thing is sweet!

[@Johnsen72]

Thanks Brady! Do not hesitate - go for that L-2 restauration. My advice: take along a good friend in the project and have fun all along. BC-659 radioes are out on Ebay from time to time. Very various prices, I was lucky and got one for approx. 200 USD. I devotet the guts to a friend who tries to rebuild one in working condition. It's heavy, so you don't want to fly around on all that dead weight. Good luck! :-)

[@brianamato1078]

Just a beautiful restoration job. Thanks for keeping a part of us alive. Will you be at Oshkosh this week? Brian EAA 13168

[@FelixFeatures]

Flott prosjekt, gratulerer!

[@Johnsen72]

Tusen takk! :-)

[@glasjanus]

Love this ww2 tribute. Great job!!!

[@bassmith448bassist5]

nice landing.

[@수우-h5k]

Best of the Best~

[@Kev376]

I don't know if we all have a destiny or if were all just floating along accidental like on a breeze. But I think maybe its both. Maybe both are happening at the same time.

[@robertpayne2717]

It's a crying shame that the countries involved in WW2 militaries couldn't have built and maintained several squadrons of WW2 aircraft such as RAF. US ARMY AIRCORP. US NAVY ETC. CONSIDERING THE LOSS TO SCRAP OF SO MANY PLANES hurricanes, mosquitos. P-40'S P-39s etc.

[@davidpoor8638]

Question.....why do pilots fly from the back seat if there is no passenger??

[@Johnsen72]

Hi David, in WW2 they flew mostly from front seat. That gave a better visibility forward and up/sideways to spot enemy fighters... But at that time they carried a heavy radio in the back, so there was no weight/balance issue. The Cub will fly even if you sit solo in front seat, but I think Piper recommended rear sit for solo due to less chance of a nose-over dive when using breaks on ground.

[@TheKimmer1969]

Hej Per. Flot video og en god fortælling. Jeg bed mærke i musikken hvor stammer den fra? Håber du kan hjælpe..

[@Johnsen72]

Takk.. Det er mange musikk-stykker i denne lange filmen.. 1) Forest Gump Main Theme, 2) Dream Theater: Part of "Illumination Theory", 3) David Bowie: "Life on Mars", 4) Toni Anderson: "Miami Skyline", 5) Theme from "Out of Africa"...

[@perperson199]

Inspirerende

[@chaves23]

Top gun o retorno

[@leonardorossipolledri224]

Hi, I'd like to contact you directly. how can I do?

[@Johnsen72]

Hi Leonardo, using whatsapp ? My number is [phone]. Otherwise lookup "Per Anders Johnsen" on facebook and send me a PM there.. :-)

[@Tadrjbs]

It's still not "Bazooka Charlie"....