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Whatever happened to G-IVAN?

When I worked at Gamston in the 1980’s Ivan Shaw was air testing a twin conversion of the Long EzE he had built. I know it was damaged whilst stored there but what was its ultimate fate please?

OK I know it border line as historic goes but I believe it was the only one.

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By: Radpoe Meteor - 21st July 2009 at 10:58

Thank you for the promt replies- here is a photo of Ivan taken shortly before it was damaged. I know to some it may not seem historic enough to fit in , but here it is.:)

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By: Arm Waver - 17th July 2009 at 16:31

I remember the first year it turned up at the PFA Rally sporting the twin engine installation – raised some interest and I believe won a prize at the event. It looked a clean conversion and not some nasty bodge job.

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By: Newforest - 17th July 2009 at 15:57

Photo here in 1987, would only seem to have one engine here?:confused:

http://www.abpic.co.uk/popup.php?q=1116737

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By: Phantom Phil - 17th July 2009 at 11:24

Wankle Power!

This aircraft is still registered and looks to have two Norton Wankle engines…

See Link:

http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=60&pagetype=65&appid=1&mode=detailnosummary&fullregmark=IVAN

Regards,

Phil.

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