Just read an article in FP about the Albemarle’s that were involved in D Day, and I set me thinking, I don’t think there is a complete one in existence, but what sections are about ?
Maybe an opening for reconstruction of this type ?
I know the nose sections were made by the MG factory in Abingdon……….
Jules
By: Wyvernfan - 26th March 2017 at 18:51
I know a few bits and pieces have been mentioned before as still being around such as a tail wheel and throttle box etc, but I don’t know if enough survives to encourage a project.
Plus as always it would mean persuading different parties to part with their items to achieve a common goal, and that isn’t easy.
Rob
By: David Burke - 26th March 2017 at 05:45
The RAF museum recovered substancial remains from the Cumbria quarry in the early 1980’s. After storing them for a short while they passed them on to the Pennine Air Museum at Bacup. When that went defunct the cockpit frame of an Albemarle was retained by the chairman.
By: Supermarine305 - 26th March 2017 at 00:08
I’m pretty sure there is the cockpit frame somewhere. I saw a picture online but its since disappeared.
There is a quarry somwhere where Albermarle bits were dumped, but contamination means recovery is unlikely.
I am sure there is more out there and it would be interesting to see how much Albermarle remains. I have always liked the look of this aircraft. Its a bit like a Beaufort on steroids.
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March 25, 2017 at 7:39 pm