Is there any plans to restore any more of these to flying condition in the uk or the rest of the world? i spoke to a fella at work who saw a documentary on tv about one being restored on a a farm in the uk? my hunch is that it was ‘just jane’?
and with the potential remake of the ‘dambusters’, could this be an opportunity for some tight fisted git to finanace a rebuild? let us hope so.
have a wicked new year.
By: Peter - 10th January 2006 at 23:25
The lanc rear fuselage is a mockup. I asked one of the volunteers about it when I was there last aug and he said it was done for a movie but cant remeber which one possibly map of the human heart..? It is very well done and looks quite convincing.
By: British Canuck - 10th January 2006 at 19:13
And I don’t think the Anson will like being outdoors…too much wood and fabric I think….
Is the Lancaster piece a wooden mockup??
By: turretboy - 10th January 2006 at 19:01
Hi Cees,
I have been trying to pop in and get a few more pictures of NA337’s since her dedication weekend. I know that they have been doing more work on her. I might try to visit this weekend.
As for the lancaster tail section, here are a few shots I posted last spring and the fourth is one I took after the dedication.
Where did it come from?
By: HP57 - 10th January 2006 at 18:27
Any idea about the Lancaser fuselage section that was recently spotted at Trenton?
Mike, any chance of you taking a visit there again soon? :rolleyes:
Cheers
Cees
By: turretboy - 10th January 2006 at 18:03
I know there wasn’t a whole lot of room inside the muesum at Greenwood, but where are they going to display the Anson? Outside with the Lanc and Neptune?
By: British Canuck - 10th January 2006 at 17:39
I wonder what plans Greenwood have for her….she was still in her RCAF colours I think when she left Ottawa…very faded,,,,
By: LancasterKB882 - 10th January 2006 at 17:29
DC-3
You are correct. However there was some damage done in Ottawa during the removal of the wings. Not pretty at all! They’re still pissed about it. So much in fact that they’re not allowing anyone to view the airframe at present.
I may be heading to the Museum this weekend, I’ll try to get some pics.
Troy
By: British Canuck - 10th January 2006 at 15:55
And the nose extension is quite a rare feature as far as preserved Lancaster’s go…
Is the DC-3 the one that they acquired from the Aviation musuem in Ottawa?
By: LancasterKB882 - 10th January 2006 at 15:52
Mk. 10 AR Nose Extension
Hi Peter,
I agree, looks a bit on the dodgey side but they figured a “mock-up” was better than removing the 40″ AR nose extension. Given that 839 served as sister ship to KB882 and KB976, her post war 408 Squadron service history was a factor in their decision.
Still, I think they’ve done a nice job overall. Their Anson restoration is nearly done as well. Once the Annie goes on display they’ll be starting work on a DC-3 in storage.
Troy
By: Peter - 10th January 2006 at 15:20
Hello Troy.
Thanks for the note. I just wish they could have done a better job on the front turret.
By: British Canuck - 10th January 2006 at 15:19
I didn’t realize that many post war II RCAF still retained their turrets…it must have improved their comfort level in the aircraft when they covered over the turrets in later years…
By: LancasterKB882 - 10th January 2006 at 14:48
KB839 Post War
The Curator of the Greenwood Museum and I have had many discussions about KB839. They wanted her to be represented as one of the 405 Squadron Lancs flying out of the base in the 1950’s. Hence the turrets and the early post war scheme.
Troy
By: turretboy - 10th January 2006 at 14:48
From what I can remember, it is on permanent loan from the Ontario Ex-Air Gunner’s Association.
By: Peter - 10th January 2006 at 04:26
Mike
They are making exceptional progress on her! Where did they get the rear turret from?
By: turretboy - 10th January 2006 at 02:16
Don’t forget about FM104 at the Toronto Aerospace Museum.
A few pictures from my visit last January……
By: ramprat - 9th January 2006 at 22:13
Does anybody know what the plans are for FM212 that was removed from Jackson Park in Winsor, Ontario? The aircraft appears intact including the interior,engines,and landing gear. I understand it was dismantled last fall and placed in a storage facility.
By: Peter - 9th January 2006 at 21:58
Herea a crazy thought. If 839 wants to be presented with turrets etc then why not go all out and repaint her as she was in wartime with real turrets and nose art?
By: British Canuck - 9th January 2006 at 20:23
Sounds like great memories..I think these two old girls in NewBrunswick and NovaScotia will hopefully remain in RCAF post war scheme for many more generations to see…and interesting considering both of these girls are WWII veterans….
By: Camlobe - 9th January 2006 at 20:14
There I was, early sixties, young kid, bored, at an airshow full of noisy jets that all sound the same, just varying levels of deafness (airshow organisors take note, kids are still the same and so are jets). Then a life changing experience. No bright lights. No voice of God. Just a bright paint job and the voice of angels in harmony. Boredom forgotten, eyes wide open and couldn’t get enough. The RCAF Lancaster had me and X thousands mesmerised.
That one event was responsible for my irrational interest in aviation. It has led to me being most fortunate in enjoying professional involvement with some of the most historic aircraft to have ever flown. It has also allowed me the honour of meeting many of my childhood heroes. It has also permitted me to enjoy the privelage of flying some of these aircraft, including a Lancaster (not a Canadian one). Thank you RCAF for everything so far (still have things to aim for).
Please don’t change your mind about the paint scheme. I will have to dust off my Canadian passport and consider a trip. I mean, come on. A pub, and its called the Spitfire Arms Alehouse. It must be second heaven.
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