For Canberra fans (I think there’s a few here? 😀 ) From Temora’s News letter, out today from: http://www.aviationmuseum.com.au/
The Canberra’s annual inspection is now complete and the aircraft has returned to the display hangar. Engine runs were carried out in the final stages of the Canberra’s annual inspection to check for leaks and to ensure that the performance of the engines were up to specification. Test flying of the Canberra will be undertaken next week, in time for a return to Museum Flying Days, which are coming up soon on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 August.
…photos of the Canberra undergoing engine runs…
Engineers Gordon Glynn and Andrew Bishop are inspecting the Canberra’s right-hand engine for leaks. Photo: Emily Bondaruk
The Chief Engineer Peter Pring-Shambler is pictured in the cockpit of the Canberra, starting the left-hand engine. The cartridge starting system is creating the smoke. Photo: Emily Bondaruk
The Lockheed Hudson has now moved from the display hangar into the engineering hangar at the Museum, where it is now undergoing its annual inspection. It is expected that the Hudson will be ready for the August 5 & 6 Flying Days.
By: tiddles - 20th July 2006 at 14:51
I went to a show earlier in the year & the Canberra was still in the hanger & did not fly which was a pity as it was the one I wanted to see most of all. However seeing the Hudson & Meteor was worth the trip for me.
By: Peter - 20th July 2006 at 14:16
I would love to see a video clip of a startup like this!
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July 20, 2006 at 3:08 am