February 27, 2004 at 7:44 pm
For those living in East Anglia, an item appeared on BBC Look East abouth the Mark XIV and XVI that they want to sell, both looking resplendent in their post-war 41 Squadron colours. Also some short glimpses of T9 PV202 being rebuilt in Irish Air Corps colours. Although nice to see, it did remind me of the tragic accident that befell it at Goodwood a couple of years ago, although I don’t want to re-ignite the debate about rebuilding aircraft that were involved in fatal accidents.
Interestingly, Lee Proudfoot was interviewed, but I didn’t realise he was involved with that organisation – or was he interviewed simply as an expert interviewee?
By: Mark12 - 27th February 2004 at 22:17
Tbirdman,
I have been sitting on mine for some weeks but there are shots on the HFL website.
Mark
By: Tbirdman - 27th February 2004 at 21:22
>>161 did do an initial engine run today.<<
…….and you will all be pleased at the finished product. She looks ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!
Hopefully pics out soon and on here once we have the royal ‘thumbs up’;)
By: bentwingbomber - 27th February 2004 at 21:09
so did ML407
By: Mark12 - 27th February 2004 at 21:02
PV202
Mail just in.
161 did do an initial engine run today.
Mark
By: Mark12 - 27th February 2004 at 20:57
ML407 not PV202
BWB,
I was surprised – but that is what the man said on the lunchtime edition.
Mark
By: bentwingbomber - 27th February 2004 at 20:42
I think the engine runs were on ML407 not PV202
By: Bob - 27th February 2004 at 20:37
Dare say these will be two more bound for the good ‘ol US of A
😡
By: Mark12 - 27th February 2004 at 19:56
I watched both the lunchtime and the evening footage – totally different shots, words and interview positions.
I was surprised this evening that they flashed a shot of PV202 post crash to illustrate the starting point for the rebuild as the former IAC 161.
First engine runs today according to the lunchtime interviewer.
Mark