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BA Swallow

We had not had a chance to go and see how our BA Swallow was going as it is restored back to airworthy status. Today we got a good look, very happy indeed ! As many of you will know, this example of the BA Swallow is fitted with a Pobjoy Cataract engine.

Couple of pics of VH-UUM for you in the restoration hangar.

Cheers

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By: Robbo - 30th May 2015 at 18:25

Ewan, it’s going to look great in the air. Here’s G-ADPS, a Pobjoy Niagara III powered Swallow 2 a few years ago

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5077/5870684967_d9bd6be21e_b.jpgBA Swallow II G-ADPS by Rob Leigh, on Flickr

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By: sopwith.7f1 - 29th May 2015 at 15:06

Ill ask and see what we have, the aircraft is being restored on the other side of town, but they will be able to respond quickly 🙂

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Cheer’s Ewan

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By: Bellarine - 29th May 2015 at 12:11

Ill ask and see what we have, the aircraft is being restored on the other side of town, but they will be able to respond quickly 🙂

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By: sopwith.7f1 - 28th May 2015 at 07:55

Do you by any chance have copies of the manufacturers drawings for the Swallow ?.

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By: Pobjoy 734 - 27th May 2015 at 22:20

Bellarine,
What mark of Cataract do you have? Is it a II. Our III has some what complicated rocker boxes with covers, but they give a nice completed look to the cylinders.
Any ideas about inter-cylinder baffles and exhaust snouts, all of which we’re missing.

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By: oz rb fan - 30th May 2014 at 13:24

she lived in my parents garage back in the late 60’s,glad to see her being bought back to life.

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By: Avro Avian - 29th May 2014 at 09:05

Now that is one engine I would love to see and hear running in person! 🙂

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By: Bellarine - 28th May 2014 at 22:06

Left a picture off – this is the overhauled Pobjoy Cataract for the Swallow

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By: 1batfastard - 28th May 2014 at 19:16

Hi All,
Bellarine,
Thanks for the post it looks beautiful should look a million$ when completed many happy memories to be made. :eagerness:

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By: Mothminor - 28th May 2014 at 18:47

Not surprised you’re happy -looks absolutely beautiful!

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