After a short period at RAF Benson, where she had her nose section removed from the centre section and had various electrical boxes taken out, the nose was roaded out to Kemble to come under the care of the Blackburn Buccaneer Society on Sunday (24th June).
The move, which was uneventful, was undertaken by owner, Dave Webb and Myself, with thanks to Duncan Taylor of Taylors Of Newbury for use of the transporter.
The plan is to get 381 up together over the next couple of months, then have her available for local shows.
I will post up some photos later this evening.
By: oag - 8th April 2008 at 19:46
All being well Dave’s Hunter WV381 will be heading a lne-up of cockpits at the Abingdon Air & Country Show(in support of Thames Valley Air Ambulance) on May 4th(tickets now available from www.abingdonfayre.com/tickets.php)
Colin
By: Jagx204 - 10th September 2007 at 13:17
WV381 Public Debut
The Kemble open day held yesterday (Sunday 9th) saw the first ‘public showing of Daves cockpit. I for one was very impressed with the progress made in a short time and with it now resplendant with a seat and canopy, amongst the many additions and repairs.
It shows whats possible with what many would consider a ‘basket case’ with some effort and enthusiasm.
Below is a picture as it was seen yesterday, all I can say is well done Dave !
By: XM172 - 26th June 2007 at 13:50
Nice one guys!
Nice one Guys!
Thanks Dave for keeping me abreast of what youve been doing with this lovely lady and im glad i was of some little help during the release paperwork ‘faff’ earlier on…. glad it all fell into place in the end matey.
I heard that Cockpitfest 2008 is going to be a Hunter Anniv Spectacular …. see her there maybe ???
ENJOY!
Fly Safe all,
By: JetBlast - 26th June 2007 at 12:49
We are not sure at this moment whether or not, 381 will be displayed alongside XX889 at the Kemble Open Day on Sunday 9th September, I will try and keep you up to date with her progress.
By: oag - 25th June 2007 at 18:49
Nice photos matey…..
will she be on display at any of the remaining Kemblre events this year
Colin
By: JetBlast - 25th June 2007 at 18:43
No problems Colin, shame we didn’t get an on the move shot as I am sure Dave would have appreciated it.
As promised/threatened, here are a few images of WV381.
In the hangar at RAF Benson.
Outside Delta Jets’ Hangar at Kemble.
Along side XX889 on the pan.
By: oag - 25th June 2007 at 13:59
Glad to hear you got her there OK….only sorry I missed you passing through Didcot(but thanks for the call all-the-same)
Colin
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