CWH – Bolingbroke Restoration

Thanks Turretboy for posting such detailed shots.

Good to see the heater duct box in the cockpit which must have been essential for flying in Canada. The turret looks almost complete and the armoured face shield behind the twin Brownings is interesting (and rare).
Great to see such stock parts going back in the rear fuselage such as the flare tubes and what looks like the radio rack.
Fantastic and dedicated work and well done to the team.

Remember – Happiness is Big Bristols 🙂

I was told by museum staff that if all goes as planned the Lizzie will make it’s first post restoration flight this summer.

Excellent pictures of the Boly restoration, issues on deciding of “engines” to use still a factor, Pratt and Whitneys seem logical as there were a few Bolies with them and much more plentiful then the Bristol Mercury. The Lizzie has had at least 2 engine run ups in 2006, believe just some “minor” work needed. We must realize that all the effort put into this project for the last 20 years or so, plus insurance, plus pilots, plus check and recheck systems and investments, everything must be ideal before a flight is undertaken. I understand Harry Whereatts Lizzie that was sold has been flown a couple of times, any info regarding that one? Darrell

Anyone know how things are going with their Lysander restoration?

I’d have to say she’s almost done judging by this…
http://secure.warplane.com/pages/restoration_lysander_update.html

Anyone know how things are going with their Lysander restoration?

Turretboy,

I’m very happy with the notice that is just visible on picture one. Obviously aimed at the “Doubting Thomas” fraternity!

Great work, keep it up!

Circus 6

Great pics Mike!

Looks like they are making slow but steady progress with her. I like the interior shot of the rear fusealge. I noticed they manufactured a new pilot’s panel using modern materials rather than magnesium which I think the original was made of??