Hi all,
we were contacted last week by a woman who said her late husband had collected aviation related parts for many years, she took us out the the small barn at the rear of the cottage and this is what we found, pictures soon.
2 x Merlin engines
3 DB 601s in fair condition
18 prob blades
6 prop hubs including 2 two blade watts bosses
tons of Hurricane stuff in boxes
what looks like the cockpit of a hornet!!!
A spit fire port wing ( 4 .303 type )
14 Spitfire canopys
8 Hurricane canopys
1 Defiant cockpit area with turret
ME 109 rear fuse with tail
and we are going back today to go through another barn.
Anyone want to come and take a look? Meet at Mountnessing windmill at 12.30 today.
By: stuart gowans - 1st April 2007 at 15:40
Oh, if only some of you knew what was really in a shed not far from there. . .
Actually I’m in a shed not far from there, but theres only 2 merlins and 1/2 a spitfire in this one!
By: Bruggen 130 - 1st April 2007 at 15:34
It’s obviously a joke, you would never get the lot in to a small barn:rolleyes:
By: Peter - 1st April 2007 at 14:22
Why you rotten B*******!
Especially the Dh hornet cockpit If it is true great but what a tease!:mad:
By: Junk Collector - 1st April 2007 at 13:44
Wouldn’t you all be gutted if it was true !:)
By: Heard not seen - 1st April 2007 at 12:42
Hello?… creak Anyone home?… creak 😀
By: The Blue Max - 1st April 2007 at 12:15
Oh, if only some of you knew what was really in a shed not far from there. . .
You said you would never let on about that very rare Suffolk Punch Lawn mower, oops, sorry:D
By: Hurrifan - 1st April 2007 at 12:04
I have mental images of certain forum members cycling flat out to get to mountnessing windmill for the stated time;) . I have a urge to go myself just to see who actually turns up……but I wont….honest:D
ahhhhh ….ye will, ye will, ye will….!!! 😀
By: Mark V - 1st April 2007 at 11:10
Anyone want to come and take a look? Meet at Mountnessing windmill at 12.30 today.
where they will be greeted by a large sign saying “APRIL FOOL”!!!
By: Denis - 1st April 2007 at 10:26
I have mental images of certain forum members cycling flat out to get to mountnessing windmill for the stated time;) . I have a urge to go myself just to see who actually turns up……but I wont….honest:D
By: Melvyn Hiscock - 1st April 2007 at 10:21
Oh, if only some of you knew what was really in a shed not far from there. . .
By: Robert Whitton - 1st April 2007 at 10:16
Im,e interested in the old hut, could provide spares for one under restoration in my garden.
I am sorry the hut will join my large collection of Garden Huts. Its a 1910 vintage and I dont have one of these. Its a pity about the 3 Sopwith Camels but I could exchange them for any old huts that fit into my collection. I need one of these old seaside cahnging huts. Any offers?
By: BlueRobin - 1st April 2007 at 10:16
Errrr… this was posted on 1st April 2007 😉
By: pogno - 1st April 2007 at 10:14
What a co-incidence last night I came across an old hut with 3 complete Sopwith Camels in it!!
Im,e interested in the old hut, could provide spares for one under restoration in my garden.
By: Robert Whitton - 1st April 2007 at 10:05
What a co-incidence last night I came across an old hut with 3 complete Sopwith Camels in it!!
By: 682al - 1st April 2007 at 10:04
Cor, sounds like a miniature version of my shed!
I’d join you but it’s not worth travelling the 150 odd miles just to see that lot.
Let’s hope the barn yields something better. Good luck!
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