On a similar note, here in Aussieland...
Some volunteers in Caboolture, Qld, are in the process of restoring a Bristol Beaufort MkVII to airworthy condition. It carries the serial A9-141, registration VH-KTW and will, like the IL-2 above, be the only flying example of a Beaufort bomber in the world. Quite an achievement, and I'll be following this one to see what happens.
Website:
http://www.beaufortrestoration.com.au/index.htm
Tally-ho,
Scott.