Hi All,
Had a chance to visit the RCAF Museum in Trenton to see what process their Halifax has made. The fuselage is looking pretty much like an aircraft again..the center center is joined to the wings and the tail…so it is starting to take up a fair amount of space. They hope to have her moved into a new area this summer so that they can put the whole plane back together..
Here are a few pix
Andrew
By: British Canuck - 22nd March 2004 at 01:33
Two of the Mk. XVI Bristol Hercules look quite impressive now that they are hanging on the wings at their correct height. The level of details in the plumbing and wiring is quite amazing given that these engines will never be run again. Apparently is order to run the engines safely would require further tearing of the engine..mainly to see the crank..and it was not going to be cheap or easy… so they will remain quiet but impressive still!!
By: British Canuck - 22nd March 2004 at 01:22
The rear end of the Halifax appears to be mostly complete now..The glider towing hook is still to be installed.
By: British Canuck - 22nd March 2004 at 01:13
Yes I have to agree on the lack of updates on their website but it
certainly encourages one to visit their museum in person to see the quality of their work…
While the Halifax is still under restoration one really gets a close up view of all the crew positions in the aircraft. I never would have dreamed that I had a chance to access the cockpit of halifax. And once she is finished the aircraft’s interior will be pretty much for special guests only…so I would encourage those who can to visit the old girl soon…
By: Peter - 21st March 2004 at 23:19
Great Pics Brit!
Many thanks for the updated.
It is shameful that noone can update their website!!
By: Ant.H - 21st March 2004 at 21:13
Dez,don’t get him started…:D
By: Dez - 21st March 2004 at 18:55
Originally posted by Lancman
…not made of Airfix like Elvington’s…
Bit harsh Lancman??? Better than nothing…:(
By: Bluebird Mike - 21st March 2004 at 18:08
Not rusty and neglected like Hendon’s…not made of Airfix like Elvington’s…
WOW!!! Great stuff, excellent to see an update, thanks!
By: kittyhawk - 21st March 2004 at 15:39
By: Ant.H - 21st March 2004 at 15:35
She looks magnificent,thanks BC. 😎
By: Moggy C - 21st March 2004 at 15:26
Hey, that’s looking good.
Have they a website (he asks lazily)?
Moggy
By: Kye - 21st March 2004 at 14:48
wow thanks 🙂
This is the first i have heard of a Halifax being restored, what state is she being restored to?
Thanks
🙂
By: British Canuck - 21st March 2004 at 14:28
And another:
By: British Canuck - 21st March 2004 at 14:27
Another one:
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