John Lane is the force behind Airpower Unlimited in Jerome, Idaho.  John is no stranger to the business of warbird restoration.  He is the former Director of Maintenance and Restoration at the famous Champlin Fighter Museum in Mesa Arizona.  In addition to his skills as a restoration specialists John is a gift pilot who has had the privilege to fly most of the World War Two fighters.  John's interest in warbirds stems from his dad John Lane Sr. who was a six victory P-38 ace in the Southwest Pacific during World War Two.

Moving to Jerome in 1988, John and his wife Nancy opened Airpower Unlimited.  Their first major project was a Vought/Goodyear FG-1D Corsair that had been recovered from Lake Washington.  This aircraft underwent an exacting authentic three year restoration to flyable condition, although it would not be flown.  Now on display in the Museum of Flight in Seattle, this aircraft is a testament to the excellent work performed by John's team. 

Airpower is nearing the completion of a ten year restoration of another FG-1D for a private owner in Michigan.

This Corsair came from the fabled David Tallichet collection and appeared in the 1970s television series  Baa Baa Black Sheep. Click here for pictures of this fabulous restoration.

Airpower has completed several other fantastic aircraft projects, including the 1996 EAA Grand Champion Warbird Grumman TBM-3 Avenger for Danny Summers.