By: warbirdfinder - 9th February 2007 at 12:30
VX927 wrote:
Warbirdfinder… I’ve no idea for the reasons behind the comments you made in your post, nor do I wish to know… I would however just like to say that I think a lot can be expected from Mr Cooper and the Il2… I have seen the aircraft on several occasions, and I think it’s magnificent. I take my hat of to Gerry and the team.
Cooper got the Il-2’s from us in a purchase/aircraft trade. The aircraft we recieved was not as described, maintenance wise. In addition, other major problems developed with him. I can only refer to the problems we had.
By: DaveF68 - 7th February 2007 at 21:58
Maybe it could swap places at Hendon with that other highly relevant Royal Air Force airframe…..the EH-101 PP8 helicopter prototype :rolleyes:
At least the RAF operates one version of the Merlin! I’d rather see the Sabre at Hendon than stuck half way up a wall at Cosford
By: David Burke - 6th February 2007 at 22:27
Gerry moved the Gannet to Sandtoft. The propeller was dispatched by Intrepid (her owners then) to a well known prop overhaul company but the cheque to pay for the work didn’t arrive. The prop is now back with her at Elvington.
By: Elmo - 6th February 2007 at 21:56
I saw the same Tempest in 2000 and not much has changed according to the most recent picture,and i remember being told the engine was away then!!
there’s also the story of the Gannet he took to Sandtoft,never did get the prop back from where-ever before its move to Elvington.
By: ollieholmes - 6th February 2007 at 20:28
er….
TT
No, but spoken to people who have.
By: TEXANTOMCAT - 6th February 2007 at 09:22
– Ollie you obviously have inside information – have you seen the airframe?
TT
er….
TT
By: jeepman - 5th February 2007 at 20:23
Umm………
Doesn’t it have some sort of legitimate right to be in the Millstones of Flight Hall as the most produced combat aircraft – well it and the Il-10 added together anyway…………..
By: Roobarb - 5th February 2007 at 16:51
Maybe it could swap places at Hendon with that other highly relevant Royal Air Force airframe…..the EH-101 PP8 helicopter prototype :rolleyes:
By: VX927 - 5th February 2007 at 16:42
Warbirdfinder… I’ve no idea for the reasons behind the comments you made in your post, nor do I wish to know… I would however just like to say that I think a lot can be expected from Mr Cooper and the Il2… I have seen the aircraft on several occasions, and I think it’s magnificent. I take my hat of to Gerry and the team.
By: gordonpagecolor - 5th February 2007 at 15:37
Does anyone have contact information for Tempest Two? Website?
By: Tom_W - 3rd February 2007 at 18:58
They’re also awaiting a new hangar as the last one got badly mauled by the recent hurricane. AFAIK the aircraft survived ok.
Tom
By: TEXANTOMCAT - 2nd February 2007 at 13:31
Thanks Scotavia – interesting article I hadnt seen before…
Had some dealings with them 4-5 years ago, they also have a Harvard IIB somewhere!
Looking forward to seeing the Il-2 -Flying Tanks are a favourite of mine- Ollie you obviously have inside information – have you seen the airframe?
TT
By: markstringer - 1st February 2007 at 22:16
wow an airworthy il 2. A fair few years i think! So the tempest is almost there then!
By: scotavia - 1st February 2007 at 22:06
Good article here
http://www.airsceneuk.org.uk/oldstuff/2007/415lincs/lincs.htm
By: ollieholmes - 1st February 2007 at 21:37
is that the same bloke who is restoring the tempest to fly? would sure like to see the progress on that as well.
It is still awaiting the engine. It has been painted.
By: markstringer - 1st February 2007 at 20:02
is that the same bloke who is restoring the tempest to fly? would sure like to see the progress on that as well.
By: G-ASEA - 1st February 2007 at 19:39
I thought i had heard that they had got shot of it, some time ago.
By: warbirdfinder - 1st February 2007 at 18:59
If Cooper is involved, don’t expect much.
By: Rocketeer - 1st February 2007 at 18:39
weird acquisition for the RAFM (tho i am pleased to see it)…
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