In the now-canned Spitfire Survivors thread, there was some discussion about a possible Hurricane – then Hawker – survivors book project idea. As far as I can recall, several people said they thought it was a good idea, while a couple put hands up to some degree, myself included.
From the lost thread:
I think a Hawker Survivors book would be quite feasible – but would have to include the Biplanes, Hurricane, Typhoon, Tempest and Sea Fury.
Who wants to join me?
If I read it correctly, poster G-ORDY also said he had his original files – but I may have got the wrong message there.
It can be done. I’d be happy to consider the project, but it would need one or more people serious and committed about contributing. No ‘clicktivism’ will get it done. It would be a LOT of really hard work, and as per Mark 12’s comment in the Spitfire Survivors thread, it needs ‘completer-finishers’.
What do people think? (Votes for the idea are welcome, but please bear in mind they won’t be a decisive factor in deciding to go ahead or not. I know from experience that there are other factors far more important.)
Regards,
(PS: And for those that remember the Spitfire MH434 book project idea, that, too, is a project available to be made real if someone wants to make it happen.)
By: Bruce - 2nd October 2015 at 11:09
Case of mixed identity here – if that is BD731 – and the book says it is, then the Spitfire spares aeroplane isn’t the same one. I wonder if it ever had a formal identity?
By: David Burke - 2nd October 2015 at 10:53
I saw it at Crowland years ago – it consisted of a welded up fuselage frame and other Hurricane parts . It didn’t look anything like that picture !
By: jeepman - 2nd October 2015 at 10:44
I seem to recall that BD731 – the Spitfire Spares project, was reduced to produce, and no longer formally exists. I stand to be corrected.
Having browsed the website – much of what originally comprised the project is still available, so I guess if it were bought ‘en masse’ then you might still have a project!
This one you mean?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nickthebee/13984441312/in/photostream/
By: Bruce - 2nd October 2015 at 10:08
I seem to recall that BD731 – the Spitfire Spares project, was reduced to produce, and no longer formally exists. I stand to be corrected.
Having browsed the website – much of what originally comprised the project is still available, so I guess if it were bought ‘en masse’ then you might still have a project!
By: cotteswold - 2nd October 2015 at 10:01
Well, what d’you know?? Book arrived this morning, and as soon as Page 7 we get our first typo!!
“Gordon’s research………….” repeated in the second paragraph.
For the record, that is NOT how I wrote it. But thanks anyway, for the book, Grub Street.
Tim
By: trumper - 1st October 2015 at 20:59
As this is dated 2003 i assume it has moved on somewhat http://spitfirespares.co.uk/Hurricane%20restoration.html
By: cotteswold - 1st October 2015 at 19:43
I’m not up with numbers – assume it’s the one in FB’s care?
Shame mine was a flamer!!
Tim
PS – looking back, merlin70’s photograph is the first in a long while to bring it all back. Heart rate well up!
By: David Burke - 1st October 2015 at 18:56
Hurricane BD731 has had several owners and is somewhat a mixed bag!
By: cotteswold - 1st October 2015 at 18:12
Aha! But does that mean you’re in the book?
Tim
By: Fournier Boy - 1st October 2015 at 17:33
Still in progress Tim, paperwork being the main issue. I’ll email you with an update!
FB
By: cotteswold - 1st October 2015 at 15:20
Any takers yet for South Eastern Aircraft’s MSFU/CAM Ship rebuild?
Tim
By: MN138 - 1st October 2015 at 15:13
Received my copy yesterday, thoroughly enjoying it. Some projects I was not aware of and others I had lost track of. Excellent work Mr Riley.
As for Spitfire Survivors, I picked up Vol. I for £20 earlier this year. My hunt for Vol. II is proving a lot harder though.
By: Mike J - 1st October 2015 at 14:28
Noticed that a certain Hurricane project on a UK-website was not included in the book. So not listed as a full project but more
as an assortment of spare parts, including a centre section?
Would you care to translate that so that the rest of us know what you are referring to please? I have the book, and still have no idea which ‘certain’ aircraft you are talking about. Thanks
By: David Burke - 1st October 2015 at 14:20
I imagine with the influx of material from the former Soviet block -there are a number of Hurricane projects that are really just large components with scant identities.
By: CeBro - 1st October 2015 at 11:55
Got my copy yesterday evening, started reading immediately, very nice book. Some interesting projects I had not heard of before.
Noticed that a certain Hurricane project on a UK-website was not included in the book. So not listed as a full project but more
as an assortment of spare parts, including a centre section?
Well done Gordon.
Cees
By: Flying_Pencil - 28th September 2015 at 03:15
Fantastic, good for you, I’m jealous. 🙂
Ditto!!
Next time you need a pilot to fly a photo op, give me a call!!
(although they might not like formation with a Cessna 172!! :stupid:)
By: Sopwith - 25th September 2015 at 16:39
Fantastic, good for you, I’m jealous. 🙂
By: merlin70 - 25th September 2015 at 16:35
Photographed from Roche Bentley’s Cessna T303 which flew to Malta as the support ship for the Merlin’s Over Malta venture. Flypast provided the official coverage of the event, but I managed to squeeze this opportunity to meet up with the a/c after their display marking the opening of the new hangar at the Malta air museum.
Charlie Brown was flying the Spit. Clive Denney in the Hurricane.
By: Sopwith - 25th September 2015 at 16:16
Yay my copy has arrived.
It’s just occurred to me that it was 10 years ago this week that I flew alongside G-HURI around Malta.
So were you in the Spitfire then or the camera plane?
By: merlin70 - 25th September 2015 at 14:03
Yay my copy has arrived.
It’s just occurred to me that it was 10 years ago this week that I flew alongside G-HURI around Malta.
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