Lion Rock
August 12, 2015 at 7:02 am

Alvis Leonides Engine

Hi all

My Air Cadet squadron has an Alvis Leonides engine believed to be from a Piston Provost or SAL Pioneer that is in need of some TLC. Therefore it has been decided to restore it as a cadet project but we are in need of some information. Primarily we would like to know in what colours it was painted when it left the factory and would anyone be able to assist in finding a manual for said engine.

Any help much appreciated.

Thanks

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By: John Aeroclub - 12th August 2015 at 16:57

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By: TerryP - 12th August 2015 at 13:03

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By: Lion Rock - 12th August 2015 at 10:27

Many thanks all , much appreciated. We are located at Oldham just outside Manchester so can persue all your suggestions.

Thanks again

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By: svas_volunteer - 12th August 2015 at 08:37

Where abouts are you based? The Shuttleworth collection operate a percival provost and they may be able to help www.Shuttleworth.org

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By: Seafuryfan - 12th August 2015 at 08:26

Try Percival Pembroke WV740 on FB, a closed group but they do operate a flyer and I’m sure they’ll help.

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By: Arabella-Cox - 12th August 2015 at 07:18

The Hooton Park-based TAC group are in the final stages of restoring theirs. They may be able to help.

Factory colour was all-over black.

Anon.