For those interested in Shacks, or who have followed MK3 Ph3 WR982 Shackleton over recent years. She was fired up yesterday at GAM, to test a cure to a long term Radiator problem. After a few small icing snags, she ran better than ever for half an hour, before being closed down. Not bad for a 50+ year old girl.
By: mjr - 5th November 2006 at 18:19
😀 No matter, they are running shacks, thats all that matters eh! 😀
XN923, 923 was exercised two weeks ago, as always though, one or two snags to sort! as if there wasnt enough to do :p
By: XN923 - 5th November 2006 at 18:09
Great work fellas, I’m a big fan of ‘982 and gutted I haven’t managed to see her running yet. I’ll have to install motors in my 1/72 example at this rate… Cheers for the update mjr.
Has Bucc ‘923 run this year?
By: MerlinPete - 5th November 2006 at 18:08
:rolleyes: , above is actually WR963, a Mk2 at coventry, not WR982
🙁 Just ignore me, I never was any good with numbers!
By: mjr - 5th November 2006 at 17:53
:rolleyes: , above is actually WR963, a Mk2 at coventry, not WR982
By: MerlinPete - 5th November 2006 at 17:33
This was the first time we have been to see WR982, and I must say we all had a fantastic day. We were made to feel completely at home by John Cubberley and team, and were fortunate enough to see the ground runs from both inside and outside the aircraft, as she was run up again after dark.
We also did a couple of “night runs” with the Merlin.
Don`t be mistaken, she is a very well maintained aircraft!
Peter
By: Peter - 5th November 2006 at 15:44
She did have a couple of engines left I think.
By: mjr - 5th November 2006 at 15:38
Peter, The other shack (Kilo) is a static example only, and helps support J. Its possible H at Long Marston may have some useable parts on her, though with so many years sitting around I doubt there is much of use, shes fairly well gutted.
By: Peter - 5th November 2006 at 15:35
Thanks MJR I wish you all the best! Whats the status of the other Shack? Also would there be any chance of you chaps getting parts from the Long Marston example?
By: mjr - 5th November 2006 at 15:11
hi peter, yes its a good step to fixing the radiator problem. Its not quite 100% yet, but 80% improved over before, which we are very happy with. This work will be the main work going on over the winter now.
By: Peter - 5th November 2006 at 15:04
Excellent news. I follow along on the newsletters on GAM website, great to see the radiator problem has now been fixed. Would love to see video clips of this lady running!
By: mjr - 5th November 2006 at 15:03
Hi Rlangham, thanks,
at the moment rus are purely for testing purposes in responce to various measures being taken to modify her cooling and ignition systems, so runs are dependant on pace of work, rather than being scheduled at present. I doubt runs will be until early January now, as we plan on further mechanical maintenace and asthetic preparation for next years season. Yes, do come along in the new season, and have a look at the whirlibirds. 🙂
By: Rlangham - 5th November 2006 at 14:43
Very nice – do you know when her next runs will be? Will definitely try and get to the museum one day, especially to see those two nice Whirlwinds on display
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