Hi all. You may or may not be aware that Hunter T7 XL591 is in the process of being returned to ground run. much of the work is done, and we are looking to fit the engine next year. Most parts we have aquired, however we are in need of a Jet pipe thermocouple set/Harness, as the ones fitted are beyond repair. Any leads (excuse the pun!) to a set would be a big help, as this is holding us up.
On the same subject we are also looking for a cockpit Lightning control panel for Bucc S1 Xn923, along wih a couple of gear bay selector valve Hydraulic pipes for her.
By: Robbo - 4th August 2013 at 23:23
There’s some very good video of 591 being used to photograph the Red Arrows in 1985 here: http://youtu.be/XH9CQaHXfqA
By: Arabella-Cox - 23rd December 2010 at 11:37
the T7 is great fun at brunty, except bob is paranoid about getting locked in the cockpitt he doesn’t trust the hydraulics, I’ve asked dave t down the field he says if you get desperate give him a ring as he might know where to get one from although it won’t be a giveaway after all he’ll be scouring the country for bits for his GA11 now
By: Peter Mills - 23rd December 2010 at 11:27
Just to add that the Corgi model of this airframe in its 4 FTS colours is now available. We hope to complete the repaint early in 2011 in those 4 FTS colours
depending upon the weather. We have all the paint we need so just keeping fingers crossed. We will also progress the engine fit in parallel. If we can get the JPT thermocouples and harness she could be ready to run late in 2011.
By: mjr - 21st December 2010 at 18:06
ah ok, i c. Well I wouldn’t go so far as saying Juliet was taxied, she was moved under 2 engine power to a new parking spot some years ago, but it was only about 20ft or so. it was just less hassle than having to borrow a Shack tow bar!
By: Wyvernfan - 21st December 2010 at 13:40
Thanks for that mjr. When i said taxiing i meant in the way that the Shackleton MR3 was i think taxied, albeit in a confined area, by yourselves sometime in the past.
Much abliged for the offer of getting my hands dirty on 923. I am around 100 miles (give or take) from you. And i don’t think my enthusiasm would last long with that journey on a regular basis.
For now i’ll restrict myself to making a donation on my visit.
By: mjr - 21st December 2010 at 13:03
Hi Wyvern,
depends what you mean by status on XN923. She wont be taxying any time soon at GAM, the runway is grass, and 923 weighs in at around 14 tons. She is currently a runner, but the port engine requires changing asap, as it’s on its last legs. We have a replacement low hour gyron, its just a question of getting time to do the change. She will next run in January. If you fancy volunteering, 923 is always in need of extra hands, as the current team of 6 are a tad stretched with 4 jets, a shack and a Sea prince!
By: Wyvernfan - 21st December 2010 at 11:38
Good luck with those mjr. You are top of the list for a visit next year.
Can i just ask what the current situation is with XN923. Does she have two Gyrons now running, and is there a chance of her being able to taxi at some time?
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