There have been some exciting developments for both Buccaneers XX894 & XW544 at Bruntingthorpe this weekend!
For anyone who likes all things Buccaneer then please check out my latest reports at the following links:
(Please note that for the latest updates you will need to scroll down to the July 07 posts!)
http://buccsociety.conforums.com/index.cgi?board=restorations&action=display&num=1166290082&start=15
http://buccsociety.conforums.com/index.cgi?board=restorations&action=display&num=1183924984
Cheers, Plazz
By: Plazz - 9th July 2007 at 20:13
Ah! the canopy on XW544 not XX894!
The canopy mechanism on 544 has had a replacement motor fitted but still has a seized Teleflex cable issue to sort out. The Teleflex cable runs from the pilots canopy operating lever back to the de-clutching gearbox on the canopy motor.
The wings have been lowered on 544 as can be seen in my photos. This however, was done manually as the replacement hydraulic line has not been found or fabricated yet.
Whilst waiting for this hydraulic part to materialize it seemed to be a good idea to get on with something else, hence the engine change!
I took some footage of Bruntingthorpe’s other Bucc (XX900) taxing during the last open weekend in May, but it was from the back seat:D I’ll try and post it when I get a few minutes spare.
Plazz
Plazz
By: Peter - 9th July 2007 at 14:11
canopy?
Plazz. on your link for XW544 it said the wings are now down and that you were going to get the canopy operational?
By: Plazz - 9th July 2007 at 08:08
Good to see her with her wings down. Whats wrong with the canopy Plazz?
Peter,
There’s nothing wrong with the canopy it all works well. The problem is that the air conditioning system has not been tested since it was re-installed a couple of years ago, and up until now, it has been way down on the ‘to do list’.
As you can see from the photos it was a hot day on Saturday and we would have probably passed out if we had the lid shut!
Cheers Plazz
By: Peter - 9th July 2007 at 00:22
Looking good Plazz
Good to see her with her wings down. Whats wrong with the canopy Plazz? Also anyone get any video of the other bucc taxiing?
By: 320psi - 8th July 2007 at 23:25
Good to see you yesterday mate, the bucc looks lovely
Well done 😀
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