RNHF News Update – 6 April 08

I assume the ‘Americanisation’ of T20 VX281 does not include the replacement of the Centaurus engine.

Thankfully not.

…no Americanised T.20 has ever been on the British Civil register…

I assume the ‘Americanisation’ of T20 VX281 does not include the replacement of the Centaurus engine.

Brilliant news. A fantastic effort from all those involved.

Chris

I did not mean to take anything away from the restorers at North Weald. They do a fine task of rebuilding some very rare and nice aeroplanes. SX366 and the Sea Fury are prime examples.

It was a tounge in cheek comment meaning that some projects take rather longer than others.

Originally posted by Lee Howard

Ollie
That’s not actually a very fair assessment.

Here here Lee. I’m sure some people expect miracles when it comes to aircraft restorations.

Mind you anything i feel will be faster than their Seafire.

Ollie

That’s not actually a very fair assessment. The Sea Fury was essentially complete when she arrived, but several issues had to be addressed in order to put it back onto the G-register. Don’t forget, no Americanised T.20 has ever been on the British Civil register, and therefore all modifications embodied during her time in the US had to be rigourously checked. The Seafire, on the other hand, was a complete rebuild – in many respects from scratch. It not only involved Kennet but a number of previous owners too, and was unique at the time. Like a lot of other warbird operators, Kennet don’t employ a large workforce, so I think it’s credit all round for the job that they do on such a diverse fleet of aircraft.

Lee

Well done to the boys at North Weald, i did not think it would be this quick. Mind you anything i feel will be faster than their Seafire.

Great News Lee! May I ask what scheme she’ll be adorned in?

Kurt

All will be revealed in due course.:rolleyes:

Latest news from RNHF HERE as usual.

Great News Lee! May I ask what scheme she’ll be adorned in?

Kurt

Thanks for the update Lee as allways.

Superb news re the T20 and Swordfish.:D