Hi all.
Seeking single-seat Vampire Canopy rails and inflatable seal for airworthy restoration of Rhodesian FB.9 R1382. I am chasing needed parts by other means, but progress is slow!
It may well be that any seals available are passed their use-by-date, but even if they are in good condition to the eye, they may be useable.
See attachments for details.
Still seeking control box parts and others…
See here for details: http://vhjet.com/home/help-needed/
Any help much appreciated!
By: Nicko - 23rd November 2024 at 07:16
Hi all.
An update on the needed parts for Vampire FB.9 R1382…
I have secured one RH canopy rail, p/n A001676, but still need a NOS or corrosion free LH canopy rail p/n A001675 (Ref. 26FC/2893).
We are still also after a NOS pressurisation/inflatable seal 12FC89A or A005177A. These are of course at risk of perishing or failing during use, but we are trying our luck!
Some of the contacts TonyT posted have been helpful for one thing or another and I’m sure they will continue to be. Some contacts I am given or find prove to be unhelpful or elusive!
That’s life 🙂
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By: Nicko - 9th July 2021 at 10:46
Thanks TonyT. I think I am making a little progress. Hopefully these will get me a little further!
Cheers.
By: TonyT - 30th June 2021 at 01:33
I don’t know if these could give you some leads
http://www.dhsupport.com/services.php
https://www.dehavillandmuseum.co.uk/
By: TonyT - 30th June 2021 at 01:27
Other possibilities is vendair. They sell some parts on eBay for the Vampire
https://www.dhmothclub.co.uk/suppliers/vendair/
longshot
https://www.aerovintagespares.com/shop/
By: Nicko - 25th June 2021 at 23:45
Great. Thanks TonyT.
Have found in the last few days that one hope here in Australia is for now ‘no hope’, but have also found a lead in NZ. Another lead is much appreciated!
Cheers.
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