have a vague request from a guy at work from his Dad via a friend, that they were looking for a Canopy for a Canberra..
I have no idea of what mark of Canberra… are they different..?
I also have no idea if it needs to be certified/servicable of if its for a static a/c..
I found one place on Google down at Hurn… anyone suggest any other sources that I could pass on ??
Neil.
By: Guzzineil - 28th October 2003 at 19:12
thanks for that i’ll pass on the suggestions and try to find out what its all about..
By: LesB - 28th October 2003 at 14:59
Moggy
You’re probably right! 😉 There are four types of Canberra canopy, as follows :
1. Standard “bubble” type with one Direct Vision (DV) window. Fits all Canberras except B(I)8 and PR.9.
2. Standard “bubble” but with two DV windows for the T.4 (trainer) only.
3. Fighter-type, non-opening, for the B(I)8.
4. Fighter-type, opening, for the PR.9
Wonder just how many other aircraft have such a range of canopy types?
:rolleyes:
Guzzineil
The canopy type you are after will, in all probability, be a standard “bubble” type – either No 1 or No 2 above. There would seem to be fairly easy access to Canberra T.4 type canopies, the other type (Canberra B.2) is not so readily available.
If it’s a “fighter-type” I’d be very interested to hear for what Canberra cockpit it is intended.
Try asking your question on the forum of the International Cockpit Club web site. They cater for all sorts of “collectors” and preservationists there and have a thriving “Canberra” community.
PS. I note in the latest Flypast magazine someone is selling a PR.9 type canopy. Wonder where they got that?
By: Chipmunk Carol - 28th October 2003 at 11:41
You might want to try the guys who have the Canberra at Coventry. They may have the contacts.
By: Moggy C - 28th October 2003 at 11:18
Re: Canberra Spares
Originally posted by Guzzineil
I have no idea of what mark of Canberra… are they different..?
Neil.
About as different as you could possibly get on one aircraft 🙂
Moggy
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