Jurgis had a unique opportunity to fly La-9

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After demonstration flights with Polikarpov airplanes in Warbirds over Wanaka 2008, Today Jurgis had a unique opportunity to fly La-9 (Lavochkin 9). This La-9 is the only flying airplane o this kind in the world. This airplane was designed in Russia at the end of second world war and was the fastest warbird at that time. 1850 hp radial engine demonstrates its power by a huge grumble! This was a great gift for an amazing show performance.

During Jurgis aviation studies he started to be interested in warbirds. This was an old dream fulfillment to try flying La-9 (Lavochkin).

source: jkairys.com

[skyhawkdon]

Very cool! There is either a big cross wind there on final approach or he is trying to keep the runway in sight right up until the last minute!

[slackie]

Would have loved to see Jurgis flying the La9. Watched him a few times flying the Rata...his loop with snaps on the top was particularly spectacular...wonder if he tried anything similar in the Lavochkin??

[kiwi]

I have a feeling there was a second La9 or maybe an La11 in the west under restoration , possibly at Duxford . Does anyone know anything about it ?

[Damon]

The Fighter Collection have a La-11 at Duxford U.K. Check out the Fighter Collection website for more details