this is an update of our restoration of the Sea Prince WP321, over the last week we removed the spinners cleaned them and rubbed them down ready for paint,also we tested the flaps which worked ok.we have now repainted the spinners and refitted them, see the attached pictures. if any one out
there could help with the aircraft seat cushions it would be a great help.
Sea Prince team
By: flyboy.nick - 19th November 2007 at 17:50
Bournemouth aviation museum
Is BAM moving there aswel? And thank you for the infomation aswel Nick:cool:
James
Yes the museum will have to move.it’s going to be a major job but it should
make a great story for the magazines. we have had offers from other airport
users with help, as soon as we find out more it will post it on the site.
By: Manston Airport - 18th November 2007 at 23:41
Well, the latest news is that it will not be lifted over the fence now.
as you may or may not know the museum is going to have to move
to make way for a carpark.Early in the new year when this move takes place
we should be able to drag her out.we are going to be on the north side of the
airport behind FRA. we will be sharing with De Havillands.
Is BAM moving there aswel? And thank you for the infomation aswel Nick:cool:
James
By: flyboy.nick - 18th November 2007 at 17:51
sea prince move
Nick, when is WP321 going to be lifted over the fence? Keep up the good work.
Well, the latest news is that it will not be lifted over the fence now.
as you may or may not know the museum is going to have to move
to make way for a carpark.Early in the new year when this move takes place
we should be able to drag her out.we are going to be on the north side of the
airport behind FRA. we will be sharing with De Havillands.
By: ALBERT ROSS - 15th November 2007 at 14:08
Saw Andrew last Saturday at the Heathrow Aviation Enthusiasts’ Fair. Couldn’t catch him to get an update, so glad to see things are starting to happen. Well done all…Alvis would be proud of you!;)
By: flyboy.nick - 14th November 2007 at 18:29
SEA PRINCE WP321 at Bournemouth
Fantastic cant wait to see her flying again:cool: Is it owned by the chap who owns the pembroke at Hurn?
James
yes, the aircraft is owned by Andrew and Geraldine dixon who also own the pembroke.
By: stringbag - 14th November 2007 at 08:37
Keep up the good work chaps – you’ve done a superb job thus far.
By: PembrokeC1 - 14th November 2007 at 06:44
Due to forthcoming move of DeHavillands and the Museum etc caused by the airports expansion plans – see thread elsewhere – the “lift out” is now not required as the obstacles to a “tow out” will be removed. Should all happen in the next few months. Once we get her on the hard will be a full time effort to have her back in skies fo 2008 season along with G-BNPH.
By: JetBlast - 13th November 2007 at 14:46
Nick, when is WP321 going to be lifted over the fence? Keep up the good work.
By: Jon H - 13th November 2007 at 14:20
I just drooled a little… nice work fella’s !!
One day at Speke hey 😉
Jon
By: Manston Airport - 13th November 2007 at 14:09
Fantastic cant wait to see her flying again:cool: Is it owned by the chap who owns the pembroke at Hurn?
James
By: mike currill - 13th November 2007 at 12:55
Nice. Another job on the to do list. Is it true that if the to do list is getting shorter something’s wrong?:D
By: wv838 - 13th November 2007 at 12:47
I just drooled a little… nice work fella’s !!
By: Peter - 12th November 2007 at 00:02
Sea Prince Alive!
Excellent work guys! Good to see a rare aircraft come back to life.
By: Newforest - 23rd July 2007 at 21:01
Nice picture, interesting potted history of the aircraft below.
http://www.aviation-museum.co.uk/seaprince.htm
And actually airborne as N7SY.
By: REF - 23rd July 2007 at 20:30
Looks infinetly better than when I last saw her.
Taken on 24th April 2003
Richard
By: flyboy.nick - 23rd July 2007 at 18:31
This would be the one at Bournemouth…
Flyboy, would you be the talented painter who was rollering the red on the nose when the Sea Vixen was out showing off her new colours a few months ago?
If so, Hi!, you were spotted. If not, your mate was doing an alright job!
John
hi john, if you mean the red on the sea prince i am the quilty party.
By: flyboy.nick - 23rd July 2007 at 18:27
SEA PRINCE WP321 at Bournemouth
Thanks for the replys, if any one is going to coldrose on 1st august we will be there with the pembroke and a stall to help the cause.come over and see all
the latest pictures inside and out.also have a look round the pembroke. if we could get spare seat cushions that would be good, if not we may have to get new ones made.
By: DGH - 23rd July 2007 at 14:42
Nice work Nick.
When you say help out with seat cushions are you looking for replacements or a pattern in order to make new ones? I must confess to being a bit ignorant when it comes to Pembroke / Sea Prince interiors but if they are the same then I know Classic Flight have a spare airframe and also that XL954 is due to have some interior care soon so it maybe possible to make one available for use as a pattern or perhaps join together to get some new ones made at a better price? If you like I can bring this up at Coventry on Saturday, let me know the position.
By: Newforest - 23rd July 2007 at 14:22
Beat me to it, Bournemouth Aviation Museum!
By: Carpetbagger - 23rd July 2007 at 14:21
This would be the one at Bournemouth…
Flyboy, would you be the talented painter who was rollering the red on the nose when the Sea Vixen was out showing off her new colours a few months ago?
If so, Hi!, you were spotted. If not, your mate was doing an alright job!
John
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